DONALD DEAN

Donald grew up in such faraway places as: Oilmont Montana, Japan, Hawaii, and Junction City Kansas. Donald is most notable as the lead singer/Guitarist/Songwriter of internationally successful album DONALD DEAN Nightshift and CHILD IN TIME The Greatest Tribute to Deep Purple In The World”. Donald is the voice of “Ian Gillan” and has helped with the continued the success of CHILD IN TIME which was founded in 2017 in Los Angeles, California.  Donald has shared the stage with many of Rocks Legends including Mick Fleetwood, Vince Neil, Jimmy Bain, Gregg Giuffria, Phil Soussan, 3 members of the KNACK, 3 members of W.A. S.P, and many more. As a solo artist, besides the DONALD DEAN Nightshift album, he has released several single & album recordings via all the major internet digital music sites.

Russ is known around the world as a guitar virtuoso and has performed in concert across North America and Europe.  often playing electric guitar and rock music in a classical style. Russ has worked with many notable musicians and is thrilled to be playing as CHILD IN TIME’s “Ritchie Blackmore” and enjoys recreating Blackmore’s greatest solos from the studio recordings and live recordings. Russ also owns an Amplifier / Electronic Repair business in Los Angeles but, recreating his guitar hero’s creations on a nightly basis is his true passion.

Marvin is from Toledo, Ohio. Marvin found his true instrument! Recording and performing for over 40 years, being in a band with Keith Emerson (ELP) and recording with Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Kelly Hanson (Foreigner), and Heaven and Earth, he branched out as a Producer/Recording Engineer. He made records with Robert Fleischman of Journey, Heaven and Earth, Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot/King Kobra) and with long time friend Iain Ashley Hersey (RIP). Marvin is performed in the past with “Mick Adams and the Stones.” Mick Adams has performed on AXS-TV World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.

Keyboard/guitar/vocal/blues harp touring sideman for wide variety of acts, including platinum glam rockers Poison, studio session keyboardist, programmer, engineer and producer;  MIDI equipment consultant;  accredited music editor for movie scores and soundtracks;  songwriting collaborator;  co-founder and musical director of top Journey tribute band Escape, and founder and lead vocal/guitar/keyboards/harmonica frontman for hairband tribute HAir Guitar.  On-going Keytar  "solo band" features fusion/metal leads on strap-on keyboard, and combines rock power with funk/hip-hop grooves.  Nov.'95 KEYBOARD MAGAZINE wrote: "A truly gifted soloist".

Born and raised in Granada Hills, California. Howard has been performing Rock shows since he was 17.  He is a Music Major and sang in the Jazz Choir at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Ca.  Howard’s high vocal harmonies provide the live vocal support in concert that surpasses anything the real Deep Purple has ever had. Howard’s musical influences are Deep Purple, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Kansas, King Crimson, and Yes.  Howard played drums on the highly collectable album “Some Odd Years” by Stormkro recently on Ebay for over $100.  As a veteran of the Southern California Tribute Band scene, he knows how to become Ian Paice on Stage. All of this experience and professionalism makes HOWARD ROTH the perfect drummer for CHILD IN TIME and your next event.