THE TEXAS TNT

When contacted to entertain, in most cases, Taylor’s band the Texas TNT consists of five members. Taylor plays guitar and sings the lead vocals. Darrell Zimmerman plays the bass and sings backup vocals along with Taylor O'Neal on the drums. Terrell O'Neal, on steel and keyboards, and Rex McNiel, on lead guitar, will occasionally lend a hand singing a song or two every now and then.

Darrell Zimmerman Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals Darrell is multi-talented and well known in Uvalde and the surrounding area. He is an unbelievable bass player whose style cannot be compared with anyone else. He can play anything from country to jazz to rock-n-roll. As though that is not good enough, he can grab a guitar and never miss a beat covering all of the same genres. He has been with Taylor longest of any of the band, actually since Taylor was only about 11 years old! He played trumpet in the Showband of the Southwest when he attended the University of Texas. His great attitude and his love for the music makes everyone want to have a good time!

Rex McNiel Lead Guitar, Vocals Rex is a player known to the music world as a true professional. His musical accomplishments began in 1969 when he won the KTSA Battle of the Bands. His first passion was rock-n-roll. It was this passion that landed him the lead position for the band “Rain”, with whom he toured the U. S. for three years. Since then Rex has performed with Johnny Bush, Marie Osmond, John Conlee, and Steve Wariner along with many more. He was also a member of the United States Air Force Band of the West and plays with Chris Story. His vocals and fantastic guitar playing fill every gap in the music and make him the perfect lead guitarist and he always has something funny to say to keep us all laughing.

Taylor O'Neal Drums Twenty year old Taylor O'Neal is from San Antonio and has been playing the drums since he was 10 years old. Born into a very talented musical family Taylor is the son of Terrell O'Neal who plays steel and keyboards for the Texas TNT. He has played for musicians such as Frenchie Burke, the Countrymen and the Nashville Sounds and has also filled in at the country music shows at Six Flags Fiesta Texas from time to time. Some of his biggest influences include Bobby Jarzombek, Thomas Lang, and Bruce O'Neal. He currently attends UTSA.

Terrell O'Neal Steel guitar, keys, banjo, vocals Terrell O'Neal comes from a musically talented family that goes back several generations. Terrell has performed with his family band the Nashville Sounds for the past 30 years. Terrell has performed with Darrell McCall, John Conlee, Steve Warner, Keith Whitley, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks over the years. With his talent playing all of the instruments that he does along with his great vocals, he is a completes the lead section of the Texas TNT completely filling every lead likes its coming straight out of Nashville and if you didn't look twice when he starts into "Rose Colored Glasses" you would swear John Conlee was right there on stage!