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The Big Nekkid is a rock quartet based out of Birmingham, AL. Lead singer and guitarist Ben Brooks, bassist Will Sommerville, and drummer Roger Jones formed The Big Nekkid as trio in Selma, AL. Morgan Duncan joined The Big Nekkid playing lead guitar shortly after. Duncan exited the band in 2009 and Taylor Garrett became The Big Nekkid’s lead guitarist that same year. Their sound can be described as a southern blend of rock, blues, and funk. 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 their collaborative song-writing process.

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 guitarists such as David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton as well as guitarists such as Umphrey’s McGee's Jake Cinninger and Brendan Bayliss, Phish's Trey Anastasio, and John Scofield. 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. They are currently playing around the Southeast regularly and writing material for their EP that is due out in the Spring of 2010.

"inventive four piece rock act..." - Birmingham Black & White

"seeing them live really opened my eyes up to how good this band actually is..." - Sewanee Purple

Solid songwriting with hooks, tasteful guitar playing, and a pleasing blend of rock styles! - Indie-Music