Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz

Influenced by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, the Cramps, Reverend Horton Heat and the new burlesque revolution, the group Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz was formed by guitarist John Bates in 2000 and continued until 2010. Initially driven by Bates’ desire to create a touring club show he became the first artist to bring burlesque performers on tour throughout Europe and North America (2002) Each of their four albums (and 2 live DVDs) had a different drummer while bassist sCare-oline remained consistent on upright bass until mid-2009 when she left to be replaced by Brandy Bones or the final tours.