During his formidable years, Dean, as most musicians do, played in several rock bands throughout grade school. Always dreaming of becoming a successful recording artist, little did he know that his first release, an original song called "You Make Me Smile (I Want You to Know)" would be a best selling single in the college town of Denton, Texas and a number one song on mp3.com's rock chart. Dean's music can best be described as emo pop rock country punk alternative blues.