1. Derek Allan Pellicci was born on 18 February 1953 and is an English-born Australian drummer.
10 Facts About Derek Pellicci
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Derek Pellicci is best known as a founding member of Little River Band.
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Derek Pellicci said he was spellbound by the experience and it moulded his career path.
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In 1968 Derek Pellicci returned to Melbourne to pursue his music career in earnest, first with the semi-pro band Recital, then his first professional group Plum.
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In 1972 Derek Pellicci joined a new band, Mississippi.
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Whilst in the UK, Derek Pellicci was stunned to learn he had been adopted as a baby.
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Derek Pellicci played drums on John Farnham's adult contemporary album Uncovered with guitarists Tommy Emmanuel, David Briggs, Barry Sullivan, Mal Logan and Peter Jones in 1980.
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Derek Pellicci played on all 13 of Little River Band's Top 40 US hits.
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Derek Pellicci composed lyrics for Japanese pop star, Yosui Inoue's 'English language' album.
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In 1988 Derek Pellicci reunited with Little River Band for a triumphant show at the opening of the Brisbane World Expo 88 with a special guest, Eagles member Glenn Frey.