Dean Von the Rockstar
When I first met Dean I didn’t even know he was a musician, much less a Rockstar. When we met in 2005 he had just sold his computer store and never mentioned his song writing or the old days.
The Catalyst
It wasn’t until Leah, a dear friend of Dean’s and now as dear to me for nearly 17 years, brought a Walkman, I think that’s what it was, to a little bar in Azusa.
I had driven out from my apartment in Hollywood to watch him shoot and spend the night. Dean played APA league pool at the time.
When Leah walked up to me and said, “Did you know that Dean used to be in a band?” I said, “No I had no idea, he had never mentioned it.” So Leah hands me the earbuds and walked away.
It didn’t take but three seconds for me to walk over and playfully push him saying, “Oh my God!” Why didn’t you tell me you were a Rockstar?” Of course, being the man of not so many words, he saves those for his songs, he walked away shrugging his shoulders.
At that time I had only known Dean a couple of months. We actually met on an online dating site, no not eHarmony, that’s another blog in itself.
A True Rockstar
I listened to every song and was blown away. His voice and talent was something that I hadn’t heard in a very long time. Being a musician myself I appreciate someone who has got it going on.
After I listened to each song a couple of times I immediately told Dean that I needed a songwriter and some songs for my pool shows and the rest is history.
Today Dean is back in the studio and I am so very proud. He was born to write, play and perform music. You won’t believe what is coming out of his head next.
Stay tuned and don’t forget to listen to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show available everywhere.
About a year later, Dean joined a band that would be known as Crossroads. Crossroads still plays occasionally and was a great venue for him to hone his stage skills. Needless to say, they needed no honing.