. . . "Middleton, Darren"@en . "non_vocal_instrumentalist" . . "1989Z"^^ . . . "Darren Middleton"@en . . . . . . "1971-10-04Z"^^ . "Australian musician" . . "1971Z"^^ . . . . "Darren Middleton (born 4 October 1971) is best known as lead guitarist and songwriter for alternative rock band Powderfinger. He was also lead singer/songwriter for Drag, currently touring his solo album \"Translations\"Middleton began guitar in high school, influenced by Twisted Sister and AC/DC, and began playing in clubs around his hometown of Brisbane as part of his first band, Sonic Tapestry."@en .