Jared James Nichols is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer known for his electrifying, pick-less guitar style. Hailing from East Troy, Wisconsin, he leads a dynamic power trio influenced by the hard rock sounds of the early 1970s, such as Cream and Mountain. Nichols is closely associated with his signature single-pickup Epiphone Les Paul guitar, Old Glory, and his vintage 1953 Gibson Les Paul, Ole Red. He currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.