What started as a fib has turned into a decade-long journey of rock and roll.
Bandmates and brothers Sam and Jack Bennet’s mom worked at a local school that needed entertainment for an upcoming reunion. She was asked if her sons had a band, and she said yes — they didn’t.
The brothers had played at talent shows, but had not officially formed a group.
The Bennett brothers scrambled to recruit friends, pick a name and pull off their first show. That debut lit a fire, and what started as a one-off gig evolved into a passion project—then a legacy—10 years later.
“We did a few school functions from there. Then called it quits for a second and then realized, ‘Hey, we like doing this. Let's just figure out an actual lineup,’ and we've been going ever since,” Sam says.
A decade later, the lineup has changed a bit, but the brothers have remained a constant.
Now Jack is the singer and on guitar, Sam is on drums and percussion, Kaleb Hatley is on bass, and Brodie Horton is on guitar. They all contribute vocally.
But BAD HABiT isn’t just about music, it’s about family. The band brought the brothers closer during their formative years.
“While our friends were out playing basketball in the yard, we would spend most of our time practicing, and that was how we kind of not only built a musical bond between us, but since there is an age gap between us, it's how we became closer as brothers as well,” Sam says.
From iconic hits to deep cuts, BAD HABiT knows how to energize a crowd. And while Little Rock remains their home base, the band has carved out a second home in Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village.
“They've all become close friends if not family there,” Jack says. “We're celebrating their birthday parties with them and playing their weddings even.”
The group has even bigger plans for the next 10 years.
They’re breaking out beyond Arkansas with performances in Texas and Louisiana, and working on original material.
BAD HABiT's next show in Little Rock will be at Sticky’z on Feb. 15. To keep up with the band, check out their website at badhabitrocks.com.