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Dokken
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Dokken live on June 21, 2008 in West Fargo, ND. Photo by Matt Becker
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, US
Genres Heavy metal
hard rock
Years active 1978–1989
1993–present
Labels Elektra, CMC
Associated acts Lynch Mob, Winger, Ratt
Members Don Dokken
Jon Levin
Sean McNabb
Mick Brown

Dokken is an American Heavy metal band that was formed in 1978. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.The band was nominated for a Grammy.

Dokken was composed of founder Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on lead guitars, Juan Croucier on bass, and "Wild" Mick Brown on drums. In 1983 Croucier left Dokken in order to join Ratt and was replaced by Jeff Pilson. Currently, Dokken and Brown remain from the original line-up. After several personnel changes on guitar, Dokken's attorney Jon Levin stepped in to fill the role in 2004. In 2001, Barry Sparks replaced Jeff Pilson on the bass guitar. In 2009, Sean McNabb replaced Barry Sparks on bass guitar.

Images for kids

  • JonLevinDokken

    Jon Levin live with Dokken on June 21, 2008

  • Don Dokken With Dokken at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY

    Dokken at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, New York, August 5, 2008

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Dokken para niños

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