Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthJune 29, 1953
MarkAlways enters the stage with sunglasses and a cigarette
FactLead singer in Dokken


Don Dokken is an American heavy metal singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for being the lead vocalist and founder of the band Dokken. He is known for his powerful vocal range and unique style of singing, which has earned him critical acclaim throughout his career.

Dokken was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 29, 1953. His father, John Dokken, was a Hollywood stuntman and his mother, Barbara Dokken, was a model. He has two older sisters, Debbie and Donna. Dokken was raised in the San Fernando Valley and began playing guitar at the age of 13. He was influenced by a wide range of artists, including Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Black Sabbath.

Dokken attended San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge), where he studied music theory and composition. He played in a number of local bands before forming Dokken in 1978. The band’s debut album, Breaking the Chains, was released in 1981 and was a commercial success, reaching #43 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The band’s follow-up album, Tooth and Nail, was even more successful, reaching #11 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single “Alone Again”, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s third album, Under Lock and Key, was another commercial success, reaching #10 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit singles “In My Dreams” and “Burning Like a Flame”, which both peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Dokken’s fourth album, Back for the Attack, was released in 1987 and was another commercial success, reaching #6 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single “Dream Warriors”, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s fifth album, Beast from the East, was released in 1988 and reached #4 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single “Heaven Sent”, which peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Dokken’s sixth album, Erase the Slate, was released in 1989 and reached #10 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single “Mister Scary”, which peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s seventh album, Dysfunctional, was released in 1995 and reached #32 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single “Crash ‘n’ Burn”, which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Dokken’s eighth album, Shadowlife, was released in 1997 and reached #50 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single “It’s Not Love”, which peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. Dokken’s ninth and most recent album, Lightning Strikes Again, was released in 2010 and reached #73 on the Billboard 200.

Dokken has been married three times. His first marriage was to Sandra Powell in 1974. They had one child together, a son named Sebastian. They divorced in 1977. Dokken married his second wife, Lisa George, in 1984. They had one child together, a daughter named Savannah. They divorced in 1996. Dokken married his third wife, Susan Rossitto, in 2000. They have no children together.

Dokken has a net worth of $10 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a musician and songwriter.

General Info

Full NameDon Dokken
Date Of BirthJune 29, 1953
ProfessionFilm producer, Guitarist, Singer, Alone Again, Dream Warriors, Burning Like a Flame, Canyonville, OR, United States, Effingham, IL, United States, Waukegan, IL, United States
NationalityAmerican

Family

ChildrenJessica Dokken, Tyler Dokken, Chris Clark, Alone Again, Dream Warriors, Burning Like a Flame, Canyonville, OR, United States, Effingham, IL, United States, Waukegan, IL, United States

Accomplishments

Music GroupsDokken, Hear 'n Aid, Alone Again, Dream Warriors, Burning Like a Flame, Canyonville, OR, United States, Effingham, IL, United States, Waukegan, IL, United States
NominationsAmerican Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist
MoviesDokken: Unchain the Night, The Rockstar Interviews: Hollywood '80s Metal, Dokken: Live from The Sun, Metal Mania: Stripped DVD, Canyonville, OR, United States, Effingham, IL, United States, Waukegan, IL, United States

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Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Always enters the stage with sunglasses and a cigarette

Facts

#Fact
1Has never been married
2Father of Jessica Dokken
3Released a solo album in 1990 called "Up from the Ashes".
4Lead singer in Dokken
5Father of Tyler Dokken

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Metal Evolution2011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy2010Video documentary writer: "Dream Warriors"
100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs2008TV Movie writer: "Breaking the Chains"
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories2006Video Game writer: "Breaking the Chains"
Far Out Man1990performer: "Bongo Wongo" / writer: "Bongo Wongo"
I Come in Peace1990producer: "Maggy"

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dokken: Live from the Sun2000Video documentary producer
Dokken: One Live Night1996Video documentary producer

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Far Out Man1990Rock Group

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dokken: Live from the Sun2000Video documentary

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors1987composer: additional music

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Inside Metal: The L.A. Metal Scene Explodes!2016DocumentaryHimself
Forever and a Day2015DocumentaryHimself
Inside Metal: The Pioneers of L.A. Hard Rock and Metal2014Documentary
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy2010Video documentaryHimself
100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs2008TV MovieHimself
Me and Graham: The Soundtrack of Our Lives2005DocumentaryHimself
The Greatest2004TV Series documentaryHimself
Dokken: Live from the Sun2000Video documentaryHimself - Vocals
Dokken: One Live Night1996Video documentaryHimself - Vocals, Guitar, Slide Guitar, Bass
The Freddy Krueger Special1988TV MovieHimself (as Dokken)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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