Personal Info

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

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Self

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

2024

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Self

The Guest List

2022

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Self

The History of Metal and Horror

2021

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singer

Dokken: Return to the East Live 2016

2018

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Self

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010

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Dokken - Japan Live '95

2003

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Vocals

Dokken - One Live Night

2000

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Himself

Dokken - Live from The Sun

1999

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Self

Babes, Bikes & Beyond

1995

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The Freddy Krueger Special

1988

Credits

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

as Self

2024

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The Guest List

as Self

2022

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The History of Metal and Horror

as Self

2021

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Dokken: Return to the East Live 2016

as singer

2018

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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

as Self

2010

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Dokken - Japan Live '95

2003

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Dokken - One Live Night

as Vocals

2000

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Dokken - Live from The Sun

as Himself

1999

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Babes, Bikes & Beyond

as Self

1995

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The Freddy Krueger Special

1988

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Dokken Spectrum 1987

1987

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Dokken: Unchain the Night

as Vocals

1986

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The Hear 'n Aid Sessions

as Self [Dokken]

1986

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