Nicky Steves

Bass & Vocals

Nick (Nicky Steves) Stephenson is a musician born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nick was raised in Centennial Hills where he would commute for two hours a day most of his school life. During this time he would always listen to his mp3, where he would eventually discover his love for music. Early on he would learn piano from his mother, who was a classically trained pianist. Eventually Nick would branch off towards other instruments, learning as much as possible. It wasn't until high school when he would pick up and learn both the guitar and bass. He would also take his first introduction to songwriting and music composition during this time and fell in love all over again. Growing up Nick would use his passion for music to pursue an education in it, eventually going to college for singing, music composition, and even mechanical engineering. Bands that inspire some of his playing include Queens of the Stone Age, The White Stripes, Funkadelic, and Arctic monkeys. Whenever Nick picks up his bass, both his quick heart pumping rhythm and slow methodical groove are what help give True Grit its attitude.