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Band Member

Name Instrument(s) Place of birth Past/Current Member
Nick Mattera Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitars Toledo, Ohio Current
Dave Meeks Guitars, E-bow & Backing Vocals Neubruecke, Germany Current
Dan Gauthler Bass & Vocals Providence, Rhode Island Current
Rob Whited Drums & Percussion San Diego, California Current


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Big Bad Zero

Along with producer/engineer Michael Sak, BBZ recorded an album full of songs that were later released nationally on Eureka Records and distributed by the Universal Music Group.

Two of the three singles released to radio charted in Radio and Retail Magazine and Album Network Magazine. The second single, "Slipping Away" reached the "New and Active" category on Radio and Retail's active rock chart as well as simultaneously charting on three different charts in Album Network Magazine.

The band has been invited to perform at many radio sponsored festivals and shows. They have also performed on NBC's "The Jenny Jones Show".

The band is contantly writing and recording new material and touring regionally.


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Nick Mattera

Influences: Big Wreck, Tonic, Collective Soul, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Black Lab, Satriani, Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney, Sting and Rick Springfield.

Equipment: Zinky Amps, Parker, Ernie Ball and Fender Guitars.


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Dave Meeks

Influences: Radiohead, Jellyfish, U2, Tinstar and the Beatles.

Equipment: Fulltone, Spacestation, Pandora's Box, Dunlop and Vox guitar pedals. E-bow, Groove Tube Solo75 Amps, Song, Ernie Ball, Fender and Martin Guitars.


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Dan Gauthier

Influences: Foreigner, Billy Squier, Dishwalla, Counting Crows, Tonic and Cold Play.

Equipment: Ampeg SVT 5Pro 1600 watt Head, Ampeg 8 x 10 Cabinet, Ernie Ball Bass and Fender Jazz Bass.


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Rob Whited

Influences: U2, Beatles, Black Lab, Big Wreck, The Cult, Our Lady Peace, Remy Zero, Led Zepplin, Tonic, Matt Chamberlain, John Bohnam, Ringo, Larry Mullen Jr., Jack Joseph Pulg, Vinnie Colaiuta, Joey Waronker, Steve Gadd, Ben Mize and Matt Cameron.

Equipment: DW Drums, Pedals and Hardware, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads, Silverfox Drumsticks and Roland Electronic Percussion.


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1. Information obtained from: http://www.myspace.com/bigbadzero


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Band
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Place of Origin: Las Vegas
Style: Pop, Rock, Alternative
Other: Sounds Like: U2, Foo Fighters, Tonic, Black Lab

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