Bruce Derby

Bruce Derby’s musical journey began at age six, inspired by his parents’ love for music. His early passion led him to explore various instruments and form his first band in his youth. Throughout high school, his Air Force service, and college, Bruce’s dedication to music never wavered. He mastered the guitar, keyboards, and drums, showcasing his versatility. Bruce co-founded the well-known group “Flashback Eddy,” and has consistently written and recorded songs across different eras of music production. Although “Flashback Eddy” is no longer gigging, Bruce continues to collaborate with its members. The bass player, Marte, has worked with Bruce on several songs, including their latest release “Love The People.” The drummer, Flashback Eddy Derby, collaborated with Bruce on “Summerheat.” Bruce’s musical style has evolved to include Hip Hop and Rap, in addition to his rock, jazz, and country foundation. His songs have made it to the Re-Ex Pop/Rock Top 40 chart, with “It’s Over Now” peaking at #6 and hovered around the top 40 for several weeks. From 1975 until 2020, Bruce performed live, most recently with the band “Hot Rocks.” When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and gigs were canceled, he shifted his focus entirely to studio work. This led to the release of “Below,” his first release since “Whiskey and Rock N Roll” in 2015. Since then, Bruce has released over 30 songs, including his latest, “Show Must Go On.”