Big John Bates

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. The original Hellfire Rock’n’Roll trio - high energy born from each member's unique style. Big John's roots are metal & alternative, Brandy came from punk & goth and Tim's groovy garage beats give BJB's gritty, bold rock 'n' roll a true swagger. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? 16 Horsepower, Low Estate AC/DC, Highway to Hell The Cramps, Psychedelic Jungle All of these albums changed the way I appreciated music. The Cramps started my path to B-movie low-fi sounds, 16 Horsepower melded rock to gothic Americana (my Noirchestra albums) and Highway to Hell was the first album that blew my mind. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Scarlet Letter” Our newest release brings us back to our roots - this song could have been written in any incarnation of Big John Bates. Having our friend Dave Rave (Skinny Puppy, Jackalope) oversee and mix was the cherry on top.