About The Band

Nickel BiZkit has been dubbed a very special band and group of guys by fans and friends alike. The different genres of music alone make these guys a one of a kind band.. From hard driving rock tunes to Southern rock mixed with Motown and Country, there’s something for just about anybody. 
Great 70s and 80s classic rock songs that many bands don’t play puts these guys in a league of their own. Catch a Nickel BiZkit show. It’s one you won’t soon forget.


Gary Gammon

Lee Bogan

Lee Bogan is a BMI award winning songwriter. He co- wrote the smash hit Honky Tonk Attitude with country superstar Joe Diffie. As cofounder of Nickel BiZkit Lee has also played guitar and sang background vocals for many artists including Joe Diffie, Dr Hook, Aaron Tippin and many others including singing on their albums. He's toured every state including Europe and Australia. Bogan is as professional as they come as a musician and songwriter.

Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson is one of the most solid bass players on the planet. As a cofounder of Nickel BiZkit he has also toured the country with such country artists as Marty Brown and many others. Jackson is also a sought-after studio musician.

Jim Costello.

Jim Costello has been playing piano professionally for over 30 years.  He studied at the University of Colorado, Jazz Schule Luzern Switzerland, spent four years on the road and seven years in Los Angeles as a songwriter.  He hosts a series of podcasts in support of independent artists and also serves as the bass player and Musical Director for his daughter's band.  

Chip Carta

Chip Carta has been playing drums professionally for over forty years.

From high school jazz band, several country bands, studio musician, to a successful rock & roll house cover band at a prestigious bar in New York. His wide range of talent is influenced from 60s & 70s Classic Rock, 80's Hair Bands, to Progressive Rock, including his biggest influence Neil Peart of Rush.