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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
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I have started a new you tube series, "Video of The Week". There is a new video posted every week. This weeks video is a little different than the last couple of weeks. Let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZOvlmyiH48
Just wanted to let you guys know that i am truly enjoying the free CD that i received at Zydeco last Friday!!!! Yall are great :) Let me know next time your playing a gig in Birmingham. ~EMILY ROSE
Hey whats up?????? Please stop by our page and check out our new song Acceptance... we would love to know what you think :)
We are becoming known as Birmingham's ONLY Female Fronted Original Hard Rock Band... so please show us a little support and help us bring back the demand for Original Rock Music in Birmingham.
What's up guys! Good luck recording! I have an excellent guy to do your mastering for you and doesn't charge much!!! Listen to "LIFE" we recorded that on a 4 track with all the drums on the same track. It sounds like we did it in studio. Let me know if you want his number!
Booooooooooo!!!! That's for not playing at Boo Radley's tomorrow! I was so excited to see y'all since I missed you at the Brewpub this last time... had my crowd all ready to rock to some Nekkid and everything. Sad I don't get to see you guys! :( Get back to Montgomery soon!!!
I will take the stage this Thurs. night (1/21) at 9:00 pm to open up for David Nail in Birmingham, Al at Cafe Firenza. Spread the word, bring all your friends, and come ready to throw down to live country music.
I will be hitting Clanton, Alabama on January 22 and January 23 at Friends Sports Cafe! I would love to see you at either or both shows!
I am starting a new you tube series, "Video of The Week". There will be a new video posted every week. Here is the first video of the series. It is a cover of Luke Bryan's Do I. Let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0nVmk1idyM
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. I have included a video talking about the record, hope you enjoy it! Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
Thank you for the friendship and visiting our space, we really appreciate it and love it! Hope you found some good vibes of our songs and come back again to rock with Free spirit or just stopping by say hey! We are six hard working, passionate, down-to-earth, crazy guys,creating the music that we love, enjoy with us!