Gentlemans Pistols
Introduction '''Gentlemans Pistols''' are a British rock band based in Leeds, England, formed in 2003.
History Gentlemans Pistols were formed in 2003 as a three-piece by singer/guitarist James Atkinson (formerly of UK hardcore group Voorhees), bassist Douglas McLaughlan and drummer Simon Mawson, although this line-up played only one gig before the replacement of Simon Mawson by Adam Clarke in 2004.The line-up was further augmented at this time by the addition of guitarist Chris Rogers, and has remained a four-piece ever since.They recorded a 7" single "Just A Fraction" in 2006 for the Art Goes Pop label, which was followed by a further 7" "The Lady" for Rise Above Records later that same year. This was followed by their self-titled debut album in August 2007, also on Rise Above Records. The disc was distributed in Japan via Leaf Hound Records, containing the bonus track "Comatose".Shortly before the release of the debut album, drummer Adam Clarke announced his departure from the group. He was replaced by Stuart Dobbins, formerly of Leeds zombiecore group Send More Paramedics. In June 2009 guitarist Chris Rogers announced his departure from the band. He then was replaced by Bill Steer of Carcass and Firebird fame. This line-up recorded their 2011 album, ''At Her Majesty's Pleasure''.Martyn Roper was announced as the band's new bassist in April 2013, ahead of their performance at the Berlin date of the DesertFest festival.
Personnel === Current members ===* James Atkinson - Vocals, guitar (2003–present)* Robert Threapleton - Bass, vocals (2014–present)* Bill Steer - Guitar (2009–present)* Stuart Dobbins - Drums (2007–present)=== Former members ===* Simon Mawson - Drums (2003–2004)* Adam Clarke - Drums (2004–2007)* Chris Rogers - Guitar (2004–2009)* Douglas McLaughlan - Bass, vocals (2003-2013)* Martyn Roper - Bass, Vocals (2013-2014)===Timeline===ImageSize = width:900 height:auto barincrement:25PlotArea = left:110 bottom:80 top:10 right:10Alignbars = justifyDateFormat  = dd/mm/yyyyPeriod = from:01/01/2003 till:31/12/2024TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal format:yyyyColors =  id:vocals          value:red        legend:Lead_Vocals,_Rhythm_Guitar  id:bass            value:blue       legend:Bass,_Backing_Vocals  id:guitar          value:green      legend:Lead_Guitar  id:drums           value:orange     legend:Drums  id:studio_albums   value:black      legend:Studio_Albums  id:singles         value:gray(0.7)  legend:SinglesLegend = orientation:horizontal position:bottomScaleMajor = unit:year increment:1 start:2003ScaleMinor = unit:month increment:6 start:2003BarData =  bar:James   text:James Atkinson  bar:Chris   text:Chris Rogers  bar:Bill    text:Bill Steer  bar:Douglas text:Douglas McLaughlan  bar:Martyn  text:Martyn Roper  bar:Robert  text:Robert Threapleton  bar:Simon   text:Simon Mawson  bar:Adam    text:Adam Clarke  bar:Stuart  text:Stuart DobbinsPlotData=  align:center textcolor:white fontsize:S width:11 shift:(0,-5)  # when exact dates are unknown, using middle of year (01/07/xxxx)  # seems a bit easier to read/parse  bar:James   from:01/01/2003 till:end color:vocals  bar:James   from:01/01/2003 till:01/07/2004 color:guitar width:3  bar:Bill    from:01/07/2009 till:end color:guitar  bar:Stuart  from:01/07/2007 till:end color:drums  bar:Robert  from:01/07/2014 till:end color:bass  bar:Chris   from:01/07/2004 till:01/07/2009 color:guitar  bar:Simon   from:01/01/2003 till:01/07/2004 color:drums  bar:Adam    from:01/07/2004 till:01/07/2007 color:drums  bar:Douglas from:01/01/2003 till:01/04/2013 color:bass  bar:Martyn  from:01/04/2013 till:01/07/2014 color:bass  LineData =  at:06/04/2006 color:singles       layer:back         # Just a Fraction (7", 2006)  at:06/08/2006 color:singles       layer:back         # The Lady (7", 2006)  at:31/07/2007 color:studio_albums layer:back         # Gentlemans Pistols (http://www.metalblade.com/us/releases/gentlemans-pistols-gentlemans-pistols/)  at:04/04/2011 color:studio_albums layer:back         # At Her Majesty's Pleasure  at:16/10/2015 color:studio_albums layer:back         # Hustler's Row
Discography * ''Just a Fraction'' (7", 2006) - Art Goes Pop Records* ''The Lady'' (7", 2006) - Rise Above Records* ''Gentlemans Pistols'' (LP, 2007) - Rise Above Records* ''At Her Majesty’s Pleasure'' (LP, 2011) - Rise Above Records* ''Hustler's Row'' (LP, 2015) - Nuclear Blast
References
External links * *  Rise Above Records website