
Person
Don Dokken
Acting · Born 1953-06-29 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Donald Maynard Dokken (born June 29, 1953) is an American heavy metal vocalist, best known for being the lead singer, occasional guitarist, and founder of the band Dokken. He is known for his vibrato-laden, melodic vocal style which has made him an influential figure in American hard rock and heavy metal. After enjoying mainstream success with Dokken, he parted ways with the band in 1988 and pursued a solo career. His 1990 solo album, Up from the Ashes, spawned two singles, and achieved modest success. He and drummer Mick Brown are the only remaining original members of Dokken. He reformed Dokken in the early 1990s and has been continuing on with the band ever since. He released his second solo album, titled Solitary in 2008; it was a stylistic departure from his Dokken material.
Known for

Dark Angel
Theme Song Performance

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Theme Song Performance

Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal
Self

Iron Armored Machine Mikazuki
Theme Song Performance

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Self

Dokken - One Live Night
Vocals

The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
Self [Dokken]

The History of Metal and Horror
Self
Babes, Bikes & Beyond
Self
The Freddy Krueger Special
1988
Filmography
- 2024Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair MetalSelf
- 2022The Guest ListSelf
- 2021The History of Metal and HorrorSelf
- 2018Dokken: Return to the East Live 2016singer
- 2010Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacySelf
- 2003Dokken - Japan Live '95
- 2000Iron Armored Machine MikazukiTheme Song Performance
- 2000Dokken - One Live NightVocals
- 1999Dokken - Live from The SunHimself
- 1995Babes, Bikes & BeyondSelf
- 1990Dark AngelTheme Song Performance
- 1988The Freddy Krueger Special
- 1987A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsTheme Song Performance
- 1987Dokken Spectrum 1987
- 1986Dokken: Unchain the NightVocals
- 1986The Hear 'n Aid SessionsSelf [Dokken]
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