Dean Fertita

Who is Dean Fertita?

Dean Anthony Fertita is an American rock musician and multi-instrumentalist. Fertita was the lead singer and guitarist of The Waxwings from the band's formation in 1997 to its breakup in 2005. Fertita then moved on to collaborate with Brendan Benson playing keyboards and guitar on Benson's solo releases and as a touring keyboard player for The Raconteurs. In 2007 Fertita joined Queens of the Stone Age to replace the late Natasha Shneider on keyboards and occasionally guitar on some songs. Fertita also plays guitar, keyboards and organ with The Dead Weather. In 2009 Fertita released his debut album as a solo artist.