Loren Gold

Loren Gold embarked on a significant touring career in fall 2003 as keyboard player for Hilary Duff, ultimately becoming her musical director in 2007. His work quickly expanded, co-writing and performing the first single ‘The Runaround’ for American Idol winner Taylor Hicks in 2006, before taking on the role of his musical director and keyboard player throughout 2007. Gold also served as musical director for pop stars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, and toured Australia and the Philippines with Mandy Moore in 2008. Further solidifying his reputation, he performed with Don Felder of The Eagles and Kenny Loggins in 2008, and saw his track ‘Pretend’ featured in the Walden Media film Bandslam in 2009.

Expanding his expertise beyond live performance, Gold authored the instructional books ‘Sitting In: Blues Piano’ (2015) and ‘Sitting In: Rock Piano’ (2016) in collaboration with Alfred Music. His significant contributions were highlighted when Keyboard magazine featured him as a ‘Stadium Ace’ in 2016. Continuing his trajectory with legendary bands, Gold joined Chicago as a touring substitute in 2021 and was formally inducted as an official member of the band in February 2022. Loren Gold has cultivated a distinguished career as a highly sought-after keyboardist and musical director, lending his talent to a roster of acclaimed artists including The Who and Chicago, marked by extensive touring and significant chart success.