Daniel Rocco, also known as Des Rocs is an American

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. Des Rocs is a solo project produced and led by Daniel Rocco. When touring, Rocco is joined by his long time friends and bandmates, William Tully and Eric Mendelsohn. Des Rocs has toured with rock bands such as

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. Influences for Rocco include

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, though Rocco's focus is individuality and sounding unlike other rock artists.

History

Origins and EPs (2018–2020)

Rocco began performing in bars and basements from as early as 13 years old. He later worked as a lawyer for

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, and signed with them when he started the band Secret Weapons. Secret Weapons opened for bands such as

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. The band eventually went on permanent hiatus after bandmate Gerry Lang's health deteriorated with

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. He released his first EP, ''Let The Vultures In'', in November 2018.

''Alive'' tour and ''A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place'' (2021)

In the spring of 2021, Des Rocs announced the ''Alive'' tour, and a virtual livestream concert (also called the "Des Rocs Alive Virtual Concert"). During the live dates of the tour, rock band The Velveteers accompanied the tour as the opening band. Kicking off in the Fall of 2021, the tour spanned 20+ cities across the United States, ending in the New York City's

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. During the virtual concert, which was the first live playthrough of ''This is Our Life'', Des Rocs culminated with the track "Tick" from his then yet-to-be-announced album. The track's lyrics also hinted at the title of the new album, ''A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place''. The album title and tracklist was announced on July 30, 2021, coinciding with the release of the album's first single, "MMC" (Mickey Mouse Club). Des Rocs released two more singles before the album's debut: "Imaginary Friends" and "Hanging by a Thread".

''Once In A Lifetime'' tour and ''Manic Memories'' (2022)

In the spring of 2022, the ''Once In A Lifetime'' tour was announced, co-headlining with Canadian rock band The Blue Stones. The tour spanned over 20 cities in the continental United States, beginning in Milwaukee, WI and ending in Columbus, OH. Openers for the tour included Clay Melton and First In Flight. Des Rocs headlining shows were announced after the initial tour announcement in Salt Lake City, UT and Portland, OR, without The Blue Stones, and for the last 3 dates of the tour (St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN; and Columbus, OH). The Blue Stones canceled their sets, leaving Des Rocs as the sole headliner.

''Dream Machine (2023)''

Des Rocs supported

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on their "Asking For A Friend" tour, alongside

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. They debuted a new song, "Never Ending Moment", during this tour, and officially released it on April 25, 2023. At the same time, it was announced that the band had signed with

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History

Origins and EPs (2018–2020)

''Alive'' tour and ''A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place'' (2021)

''Once In A Lifetime'' tour and ''Manic Memories'' (2022)

''Dream Machine (2023)''

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Music Videos

References

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