TESTIMONIALS
From Robert M. Knight 2018
Photographer for the first Led Zeppelin world tour, also shot Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Slash, and many more...
''The first time I saw a video of Jacob Deraps my jaw dropped! He is one of the most natural players I have seen in a long time. He makes some of the most complex solos look effortless! I see Jacob as being one of the best young players out there that will for sure be around for a very long time.''
From Steve Lukather 2018
Guitarist for Toto and Ringo Starr, played on Michael Jackson's Thriller, and many others...
''These guys came to our soundcheck last year and we have them get up and play with us and they kicked ass. Great bunch of guys as well. Make sure to come check them out!''
AWARD
DWEEZIL AND FRANK ZAPPA FELLOWSHIP WINNER
In 2016, Jacob was nominated by Dweezil Zappa, to win the prestigious Dweezil and Frank Zappa Fellowship Award of the year. Jacob was then invited to perform with him live at the Imperial of Québec.
ARTICLES
Deraps appeared several times on the official Van Halen News Desk for their incredible attempts at replicating Van Halen's music.
Deraps's debut single ''Sex, Drugs & Rock N' Roll'' was nominated for ''Tracks of the Week'' by Classic Rock Magazine and voted #1 by the public.