JOE BONAMASSA has announced that his fellow former Black Country Communion bandmate DEREK SHERINIAN has officially joined his solo group as a full time member.

SHERINIAN began touring with BONAMASSA this month for his South America tour and will be a part of the band when they launch their UK tour next month.

BONAMASSA has this to say about SHERINIAN, who will be playing keyboards in the band, "Derek is a great player and we're ecstatic to welcome him as the latest member of the band."