Dustin Bates
Dustin Bates is the founder, primary songwriter, keyboardist, and lead vocalist of the rock band Starset.
Rock Singer
December 27, 1986
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Dustin Bates, an American musician, is best known for founding the rock band Starset, where he serves as the primary songwriter, keyboardist, and lead vocalist. He rose to fame with the band’s hit song “Monster,” which climbed to #2 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2017. Starset has released three studio albums, including Transmissions, Vessels, and Divisions, with Bates incorporating his scientific education and interests into the band’s themes and aesthetics. A licensed pilot, Bates has also displayed his flying skills in the music video for Starset’s song “Ricochet.”