Derrick C SolanoDerrick Solano is an alternative rock artist, author, and survivor who channels his life's deepest struggles into raw, unapologetic art. Born into chaos and abandoned at the age of two, Derrick spent his childhood in the foster care system before beig adopted into a family that stripped him of his identity and subjected him to years of emotional, physical, and psychological abuse. Despite the trauma that followed him into adulthood, including the devastating loss of his son, Derrick refused to be broken. After battling addiction and overcoming a lifetime of pain, he found redemption in music and writing.Diagnosed as an adult with borderline autism, manic depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, Derrick's work is a reflection of his ongoing fight for survival and self-discovery. His debut memoir, I Won't Break, tells the story of a life forged in hardship and reclaimed through resilience. In the same breath, his music, also titled I Won't Break, delivers an anthem of defiance to anyone who has ever felt lost, broken, or forgotten.Derrick currently lives with his husband, Anthony, and their beloved dogs, building the family he was denied growing up. He is fiercely dedicated to sharing his story with others who have faced unimaginable pain, offering hope and a reminder that, no matter how many times life tries to tear you down, you can always rise.Derrick's work is available on major streaming platforms, and his memoir is the foundation of his mission to empower survivors through raw, real, and heartfelt storytelling. This is just the beginning of his journey, and he's taking the world by storm-on his own terms. Read More Read Less