Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers | |
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock and Roll, Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2008–2024 |
| Labels | Lucky Number Nine, RE:PEATER, VaVa, Optimo Music, Errol's Hot Wax |
| Members | Jake Lovatt - Guitar, vocals Richard Holmes - Bass Christopher Haddow -Guitars Jamie Bolland - Keyboards, Guitar Michael Bleazard - Drums |
| Website | Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers |
Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers were 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]
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]