VETS ROCK PROUDLY adds to our list of incredibly talented artists, Derek Amato. Derek is a long time friend of the founder of VETS ROCK who in 2006 suffered a tragic accident - but from that event has been given the amazing gift of music. Derek will be featured in an upcoming Discovery Channel show this year about musical savants.

BIO: Derek Amato | Age: 43 | Resides: Colorado

Instruments played: Piano, 6&12 string acoustic guitars, vocals

 Derek Amato suffered a severe head injury from a diving accident on October 27, 2006. Shortly upon recovering, Derek discovered the immediate ability to play the piano. This rare musical discovery is referred to as "Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome" and "Synesthesia." Transforming shapes and colors into musical notes, Derek continues to share his musical discovery throughout the world!

 Links:

www.derekamatomusic.com

http://www.facebook.com/people/Derek-Amato/508006928

http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/savant_syndrome/savant_profiles/derek_amato

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnH9ng0FZfc