Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers
| Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock and Roll, Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Re:peater, Lucky Number 9 Records |
| Associated acts | Uncle John & Whitelock |
| Website | Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers |
| Members |
Jake Lovatt - Guitar, vocals Richard Holmes - Bass Christopher Haddow -Guitars Jamie Bolland - Keyboards, Guitar Michael Bleazard - Drums |
Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers is a band from Glasgow, Scotland, fronted by Jake Lovatt, former front man with Uncle John & Whitelock. Taking many of the signature "Horror R&B" elements of the previous band with them, The Pearly Gate Lock Pickers' music has been described as Doom Wop.[1]
History
Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers were formed in 2007 by Jake Lovatt, former front man with Uncle John & Whitelock. The band was initially a three-piece, consisting of Lovatt on vocals and guitar, Ric Holmes on bass guitar and Michael Bleazard on drums. This lineup was later augmented by the addition of former Uncle John & Whitelock member, Jamie Bolland, on keyboards and guitar. In 2011, former Paper Planes guitarist Christopher Haddow was added to the lineup.[1]
Their debut album, Luck, was released on 20 June 2011.[2] The album was well-received, with the music described as "dark with a mischievous grin"[3] and as having a "Mississippi-meets-Maryhill sound",[2] drawing comparisons with Tom Waits, Nick Cave and The Cramps.[4][5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Luck (2011)
- GOTHS!!! (2016)
Singles
- Mary Hell (2009)
- When You Left Me (2010)
- Can't Stop (2011)
References
- 1 2 Smith, Kelly (2 June 2009), "Exposure: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers", The List, retrieved 3 March 2013
- 1 2 Mitchell, Nick (3 June 2011), "On the Radar: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers", The Scotsman, retrieved 2 March 2013
- ↑ Buckle, Chris (23 May 2013), "Album review: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gates Lock Pickers, Luck", The Skinny, retrieved 1 March 2013
- ↑ "Album reviews: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers: Luck", The Scotsman, 19 June 2011, retrieved 2 March 2013
- ↑ "Album Review - Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers", 17 Seconds, 31 May 2011, retrieved 3 March 2013