It was not uncommon for Dean Dollar to see Jerry Reed, Boots Randolph or Gladys Knight jamming in his living room as a youngster. His mother often hosted many of industry's' early greats in their home. During the early 50's, Dean's mother and aunt produced a television show "Barn Dance Theater" that aired in Atlanta. His mother was a recording artist on Decca Records in the early late 50s through the 60s era and was also a songwriter (Brenda Lee - "Just a Little").

With this early exposure, is it no surprise that music became Deans career focus? As a teenager he began to play the guitar and write songs. He later formed the Dean Dollar Band, with single releases airing on local and regional radio stations. Dean is a BMI songwriter and is currently working on material for a new CD.

Dean has always maintained a quality band and has enlisted many top ranked musicians over the years; Barry "BB" Borden-Mother's Finest, Jody Payne-Willie Nelson, Kerry Creasy-Elvin Bishop/Jerry Garcia, Randy Sorrells-Montgomery Gentry, Steve Hawkins-Leon Russell/Joe Cocker, among others. The group has been touring the country since 1990 and has opened for such notable groups such as The Charlie Daniels Band, Waylon Jennings and BTO.

The Dean Dollar Band is known nationwide, from New York to Los Angeles. Dean has a unique relationship with the audience that is genuinely personal. The Dean Dollar Band are always in high demand because of the high level of entertainment, music and musicianship he and his band presents. And, because Dean is known for....................... "bringing the party"!