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United States Loren Gold has transitioned from a classically trained pianist to a sought-after keyboardist and musical director for acclaimed artists and bands including The Who and Chicago.
Loren Gold is the keyboardist and vocalist for The Who, having performed with them since 2012. He also assisted with editing and organizing their 2010 Super Bowl Halftime performance.
Loren Gold is the keyboardist and vocalist for the band Chicago, becoming an official member in February 2022 after initially filling in as a touring substitute in August 2021.
Loren Gold has been the touring keyboardist and backup vocalist for Roger Daltrey since 2009, performing on the 'Use It or Lose It Tour' and with his band, No Plan B.
Loren Gold has served as musical director for pop star Selena Gomez.
Loren Gold has served as musical director for pop star Demi Lovato.
Loren Gold toured as the keyboard player for Hilary Duff in fall 2003 and continued as her musical director until 2007.
Loren Gold has published two instructional books, 'Sitting In: Blues Piano' (2015) and 'Sitting In: Rock Piano' (2016), through his collaboration with Alfred Music.
Loren Gold uses AirTurn products, and has been featured on their blog, highlighting his use of their technology to stay portable.
Loren Gold's 2019 keyboard rig with The Who featured two Korg Kronos keyboards, as detailed in an exclusive tour by Keyboard magazine.
Born in Palo Alto, California, Loren Gold’s early exposure to music included classical piano lessons alongside interests like baseball. As a youth, he developed a strong affinity for music, particularly the classic rock sounds his older siblings introduced him to. This early foundation led to further studies in diverse genres including ragtime, blues, rock, gospel, and R&B. After relocating to Los Angeles, Gold dedicated several years to writing and recording his own original material. Concurrently, he cultivated a career as a Musical Director, guiding the artistic development and live performances of emerging pop artists.
Gold’s career expanded significantly when he began touring with Hilary Duff in fall 2003 as her keyboard player, a role he continued until becoming her musical director in 2007. He then co-wrote and performed the first single “The Runaround” for American Idol winner Taylor Hicks in 2006, subsequently becoming his musical director and keyboard player throughout 2007. His work as a musical director also extended to pop stars like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. A pivotal moment came in 2009 when he joined Roger Daltrey’s ‘Use It or Lose It Tour’ as keyboard player and vocalist, leading to performances with Eric Clapton and iconic artists such as Eddie Vedder, with whom he performed Pearl Jam and The Who songs on stage. Gold’s talents were further recognized when he joined The Who as a keyboardist and backing vocalist for their 2012–2013 ‘Quadrophenia’ tour.
His tenure with The Who continued as he performed at the ’12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief’ alongside other major artists. He also played a crucial role backstage, assisting with the arrangement for The Who’s 2010 Super Bowl Halftime performance. Between tours with The Who, Gold performed internationally with Japanese artist Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, playing to massive crowds, including 100,000 people at Mt Fuji in 2015. In 2021, Gold joined Chicago as a touring substitute, and by February 2022, he became an official member of the band. His significant contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including Gold and Platinum Record Awards for his work with artists like Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Taylor Hicks. He has also authored instructional books in collaboration with Alfred Music.
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