Derrick Tribbett

Derrick Tribbett (born December 18, 1984) is an American musician and songwriter better known by his stage names Tripp Lee and Sinister who is the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Twisted Method. He is the younger brother of Audiotopsy and former Mudvayne lead guitarist, Greg Tribbett. Tribbett is also known for his role on the reality show Daisy of Love starring former Rock of Love 2 contestant Daisy De La Hoya.

Derrick Tribbett
Birth nameDerrick Tribbett
Also known as
  • Tripp Lee
  • Sinister
Born (1984-12-18) December 18, 1984
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
OriginCape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
Years active1998–present
LabelsGeffen
Associated acts

Career

Tribbett was a member of the band Twisted Method[1] until it disbanded in 2005 and formed the band Makeshift-Romeo shortly after.[2] He was the bassist and backing vocalist for the band Dope.[3][4]

Media appearances

Daisy of Love

Tribbett was a contestant on the VH1 show Daisy of Love. Tribbet went under the alias Sinister on the show.[5][6] He was eliminated on the July 12, 2009 episode, the tenth episode in the twelve episode series (not counting the clip show). He placed fourth overall.

I Love Money

Tribbett would have been a contestant on the third season of the VH1 Show "I Love Money" which takes contestants from other VH1 shows such as Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, I Love New York, Real Chance of Love, Daisy of Love, and Megan Wants a Millionaire and to be aired in January 2010. However, the show was canceled before airing because of Ryan Jenkins' involvement in the murder of his wife and suicide.

Personal life

Tribbett is the younger brother of Greg Tribbett, the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of heavy metal bands Audiotopsy and Mudvayne and former member of Hellyeah. One of his other brothers Matt Tribbett was a drum technician for the American metal band Slipknot.

References
  1. de Yampert, Rick (August 27, 2004). "Out of a Coma: Metal band escapes hometown", News Journal, p. F1.
  2. Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. p. 337. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1
  3. "DOPE". Dopearmy.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  4. Iwasaki, Scott (October 8, 2004). "Bands excited about Apathy tour", Deseret News, p. W11. Convenience link.
  5. "Daisy of Love | Cast Bios". VH1.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  6. (July 7, 2009). "'Sinister' still on 'Daisy of Love'", The News-Press. Retrieved on 2009-07-23.
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