Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers

Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresRock and Roll, Rockabilly
Years active2008–present
LabelsRe:peater, Lucky Number 9, Optimo Music
MembersJake Lovatt - Guitar, vocals
Richard Holmes - Bass
Christopher Haddow -Guitars
Jamie Bolland - Keyboards, Guitar
Michael Bleazard - Drums
WebsiteJacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers

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)
  • The Hare, The Moon & The Drone (2018)

Singles

  • Mary Hell (2009)
  • When You Left Me (2010)
  • Can't Stop (2011)
  • Gospel According to The Selfish Gene (2016
  • Carehome (2016)

References

  1. ^ a b Smith, Kelly (2 June 2009), "Exposure: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers", The List, retrieved 3 March 2013
  2. ^ a b Mitchell, Nick (3 June 2011), "On the Radar: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers", The Scotsman, archived from the original on 11 April 2013, retrieved 2 March 2013
  3. ^ Buckle, Chris (23 May 2013), "Album review: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gates Lock Pickers, Luck", The Skinny, retrieved 1 March 2013
  4. ^ "Album reviews: Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers: Luck", The Scotsman, 19 June 2011, retrieved 2 March 2013
  5. ^ "Album Review - Jacob Yates and the Pearly Gate Lock Pickers", 17 Seconds, 31 May 2011, retrieved 3 March 2013