Derrick C. Brown
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Derrick C. Brown, a poet/performer and former paratrooper, travels the world performing his written work. He has gained a something of a cult following for his performances, which incorporate spoken word, music and even magic. To date, Brown has performed at over 1100 venues and universities, including La Sorbonne in Paris and The Nuyorican Poets Café in New York City.
He won the California Independent Book Critics' Award in 2004 for his written work, and his performance poetry has won six first-place slam finishes. He was placed second in the National Poetry Slam individual championship in 1998.[1]
In October 2006, he was joined by poet and actress Amber Tamblyn for several poetry performances in California.
Brown was also the lead singer/song writer of the John Wilkes Kissing Booth.[2]
In 2006 Marc Smith, founder of the National Poetry Slam, rated Brown as one of the top five poets in America.[2]
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[edit] Bibliography
- The Last American Valentine
- I Love You Is Back
- Born in the Year of the Butterfly Knife[3]
[edit] Random Facts
- Toured with the Cold War Kids throughout 2007
- Featured in the December 2007 issue of Nylon magazine
- Has performed numerous times with good friends; Amber Tamblyn, Mindy Nettifee, Mike McGee and Buddy Wakefield.
- Appears with Amber Tamblyn, Buddy Wakefield, Mindy Nettifee & Beau Sia in a new poetry concert film "The Drums Inside Your Chest" [1]
[edit] Albums
- Greatest Slits
- All Black Cinema
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Website Poetry and more information here
- Official Myspace Page Audio of Derrick's poetry can be found here
- Publishing Website
