The Big Nekkid
In the midst of todays musical landscape that has become more diverse than ever, The Big Nekkid fills that space somewhere in between the hallowed sound of The
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Burned Again Burned Again
Bass Dance Bass Dance
Broken Strings Broken Strings
Live it Live it
Psychosis Paranoma Psychosis Paranoma
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The Big Nekkid is a rock quartet based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Lead singer and guitarist Ben Brooks, bassist Will Sommerville, and drummer Roger Jones grew up in Selma, Alabama while lead guitarist Taylor Garrett is from Dothan, AL. The Big Nekkid formed in selma as a three piece in 2002, playing parties and bars when they could while being away at colleges in different cities. Lead guitarist Morgan Duncan joined in 2004 making The Big Nekkid a quartet. They Became serious in 2006 and since have been playing colleges, bars, and some benefits across the southeast with the loss of Morgan Duncan and the addition of Taylor Garrett in March of 2009.
Their sound can be described as a southern blend of rock, blues, and funk. The Big Nekkid remains mindful of their responsibility to do the work of others justice, but consistently forge their own sound with the cover songs they play. During the course of a Big Nekkid set, one can expect inspired solos from all four members and an original four-piece sound that stems from a wide range of influences.
Ben Brooks’ playing is heavily inspired by the sounds of Neil Young, John Fogerty, Jimmy Page, and more recent guitarists who have carried the classic rock guitar sound into the twenty first century. Taylor Garrett’s lead guitar sound has developed out of his mutual affinity with Brooks for classic rock and the work of guitarists associated with the jam band scene, such as Umphrey’s McGee and Phish. Will Sommerville’s appreciation for the work of other bass players like Les Claypool, of Primus, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin compliments Brooks and Garrett’s sound. Drummer Roger Jones takes cues from Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin, and Wood and jazz great Bill Stewart, among countless other percussionists in a variety of genres.
Currently unsigned to a record label, The Big Nekkid has recorded a demo that has been circulating around the southeastern U.S. since 2006. The Spring and Fall have proven to be the busiest times of the year for The Big Nekkid, as they have been making their rounds at colleges and universities on a regular basis. Be on the lookout for their first LP expected sometime soon.
Influences: The Allman Brothers Band, Phish, The Grateful Dead, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Neil Young, My Morning Jacket, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, The Goors, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Who, Marshall Tucker Band, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Medeski, Martin, and Wood, JimI Hendrix, Cream, Blind Melon, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, and moreYour musical influences
The Allman Brothers Band
Phish
The Grateful Dead
Crosby, Stills, and Nash
Neil Young
My Morning Jacket
R.E.M.
Pearl Jam
Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
The Who
Marshall Tucker Band
Creedance Clearwater Revival
Medeski, Martin, and Wood
Jimi Hendrix
Cream
Blind Melon
Les Claypool
The Rolling Stones
The Black Crowes, and more...
Birmingham, AL
USA
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777855
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