Who's who in One Nite Stand
Here they come. Check out their Bio information below!
Scott Willsey - Guitars
Scott "Caveman" Willsey, born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. Scott got his start playing bass guitar some 25 years ago, then later taught himself how to play lead guitar. He had visions of a rock-n-roll career, until a chance meeting with a guitarist in high school turned him on to jazz. Scott lists his influences as Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Mike Stern.
Larry Sykes - Bass
Larry "The King of Funk" Sykes was born and raised in the windy city of Chicago, Larry started playing the bass guitar about 20 years ago. He is known for being one of the best bass players in Central Iowa that can lay down a funky groove like no one else. Larry’s biggest musical influence is Stanley Clarke.
Jeff Nelson - Keyboards
Jeff Nelson. Then there’s the guy that hides himself behind the double-deck of keyboards. Dr. Nelson was born and raised in Storm Lake, Iowa. He has been a musician for 25 years. Jeff is not only known for his keyboard skills, but also plays drums and guitar In fact, Jeff was originally the drummer for One Nite Stand before switching to keyboards. His musical inspiration is William Kennedy and the Yellowjackets.
Zack Williams-Vocals
Zack Williams, born and raised in Queens, NY. Started singing in his grandmother’s church at the age of nine. Since then, Zach has had the priveledge to perform on various television shows, most notably finishing as a semifinalist on Dick Clark’s “Your Big Break” in Los Angeles. Zack’s musical influences include Lenny Kravitz, Seal, Harry Connick Jr., Darius Rucker, Prince, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, John Mayer, Dave Mathews and George Michael.
Ben Williams - Drums
Ben “Milk Chocolate” Williams was born in Leavenworth, Kansas and grew up in Waterloo, Iowa. Ben's love for the drums came early in childhood. He got his start banging on pots and pans and that led into playing in church. He stopped playing throughout his school years, opting to play the baritone horn. In 1999 the drum itch returned and Ben got involved in playing in a few Des Moines area bands that ranged from acoustic rock to blues. Ben's influences include KISS, Parliament, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Dennis Chambers.
Tommy D - Saxophone
Thomas "Tommy D" Doggett (The Professor) Originally hailing from Covington, Kentucky, Thomas established himself throughout Cincinnati, Ohio as a performer with Lo-Fi (2006 CEA nominee “Best Funk), The 4Track All-Stars (2005 CEA: Best Hip-Hop) and Two Turntables and a Saxophone: "One of the Top bands to see at Midpoint Music Festival in 2004." As a composer he received a 2006 & 2007 ASCAPlus Award. Tommy’s influences include Miles Davis, Prince, Greg Banaszak, Maceo Parker, Vernon Reid and DJ Logic.