Big John Bates came out of late 90's second-wave psychobilly and carved a reputation with an infamous live show. Touring throughout Europe, Canada and the American underground punk circuit from Washington to Florida they played up to 150 shows a year. John began his career in the late 1980's as the singer and co-founder of thrash metal legends Annihilator.

From 2000 to 2010 "Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz" were primarily a punkabilly band heavily influenced by the Cramps, often touring with a live burlesque show. Post 2012 the BJB sound began including Gothic Americana influenced by bands like the Gun Club and 16 Horsepower.

Big John Bates (Noirchestra) LPs: Rookie Records
Skinners Cage (2019), From the Bestiary (2015), Battered Bones (2012).
Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz LPs: Frontman Records
Bangtown (2009), Take Your Medicine (2005), Mystiki (2003), Flamethrower (2001). Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.