Stephen "Doc" Dibble is Paradise Theatre's lead guitarist. He also plays keyboards and is our primary backup vocalist.

The Doc began his search for the perfect instrument at age 10. After toying with the violin and trumpet, he settled on the electric guitar at age 14.

Within 6 months of tutelage, he dropped the lessons in favor of the more challenging method of learning the tunes by ear.

This approach helped broaden his styles and has resulted in a musical journey that spans over 20 years as well as many different genres and venues.

The Doctor's influences include Neal Schon (Journey), Steve Lukather (Toto), Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple), Gary Moore and of course, Tommy Shaw and James "JY" Young of STYX.

For about 6 years prior to joining Paradise Theatre, the Doctor had been turning heads with his guitar mastery and vocals in the popular classic rock trio Cosmo41, which has gigged all around Northern California.

Doc still re-unites with Cosmo for shows here and there--you might catch their show in the bay area from time to time. It's a must-see.

Before moving to Rocklin from Livermore in 2003, Doc could be found on the road as a merchandiser and touring with such acts as Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Stone Temple Pilots and Trust Company.

The doctor also brings incredibly strong vocals to the Paradise Theatre show.

Where there is a wall of harmony from Tommy, Dennis and JY, you can expect exactly that from Paradise Theatre as well. Doc is a big part of that capability for us.

You're definitely in for a spectacular treat on both guitar and vocals from Doctor Dibrock.

List of gear for the techies:

- 5150 II Head

- 4-12 Cabinet w/ Celestion 70's

- Rocktron Intellifex Multi-FX processor (rack)

- Korg tuner (rack)

- Vintage Cry-Baby pedal

- Boss acoustic simulator

- Audio Technica 3000 Series Wireless

Guitars:

- Ibanez Custom S-Series

- 1985 Charvel

- Washburn "Buzz Feiten" BT4