Doug Locke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Doug Locke
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Locke performing in Hollywood, California
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Locke |
| Born | April 7 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Doug Locke is an American singer, songwriter, actor, model, and host. He is also known by his stage name, Locke. Doug was born in Houston, Texas. His parents are Gene and Aubrey Locke.
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Early Life and Learning
Doug Locke is one of five children. His father, Gene Locke, was a city attorney and commissioner in Houston. His sisters are actress Tembi Locke and writer Attica Locke. His uncle, Frederick Newhouse, is an Olympic Gold medalist.
Doug became interested in performing arts when he was young. He went to theater and dance summer camps. After high school, Doug moved to Los Angeles. He studied Theater Arts at Occidental College and earned a bachelor's degree. While studying, he acted in many plays. These included The Crucible and The Pajama Game.
At Occidental College, Doug started performing at open mic nights. He gained fans with his exciting stage shows. These shows often included dancing, costume changes, and even a burning guitar once!
Doug Locke's Career
Doug was inspired by his sisters, Tembi and Attica, to work in entertainment. He started his career in film and TV. He played a young Jimi Hendrix in a short film called "A Technicolor Dream." This film won an award at the Silver Lake Film Festival.
Doug has appeared in many commercials. He has also been in TV shows like House M.D., Bones, and Shameless. He had small roles in the horror film Excess Flesh and the TV series Jane The Virgin. He also appeared in the movie Home Again with Reese Witherspoon. Doug played "Perry" the Icy Receptionist in his sister Tembi Locke's Netflix series From Scratch.
He has been in ads for big brands like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Mercedes Benz. Doug has also appeared in music videos for artists like Walk The Moon, Adam Lambert, Halsey, and Taylor Swift.
Blue Heart Album
In 2015, Doug Locke released his first EP, called “Blue Heart.” An EP is like a mini-album. The main song from it was "#ThisCouldBeUs." Doug's music is influenced by artists like Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Beyoncé.
His music has been featured in many magazines and websites. These include The Huffington Post, Out Magazine, and Billboard.
The “Blue Heart” EP has songs that mix Electric Pop, Funk Rock, and R&B Soul. These songs talk about self-discovery and feeling strong. Doug wrote them with producer Eric McNeely.
The song “#ThisCouldBeUs” reached number 32 on the iTunes Hot 100 chart in Barbados. Its music video became very popular online. It has over 1.3 million views. The video was celebrated for its emotional story about love. It was also shown at the 2015 Massimadi Festival in Montreal.
The music video for “KING,” another song from “Blue Heart,” came out on May 4, 2015. This was to support National Anti-Bullying Day. His third song, "Rendezvous," was released in January 2016.
Doug has performed at many places in Los Angeles. He also headlined Portland Pride. In 2017, he opened for Gavin Turek at The Roxy in Los Angeles. He has appeared on TV shows like KCAL/CBS Morning Show and Great Day Houston.
His concert film, Locke: Live at Club Moscow, was shown in Los Angeles in 2016. You can watch it on YouTube. In October 2018, Doug released the song "In or Out." The music video for "In or Out" was inspired by the 1980s film The Lost Boys. It was nominated for "Best Indie Music Video" at the 2018 Queerty Awards.
Black Travolta Album
Doug Locke released his Black Travolta EP on May 8, 2020. This EP is the first in a series of three, called the Lunar Series. "Black Travolta" mixes country, disco, pop, and hip hop sounds.
American Songwriter magazine praised the song. They said it blended the famous "Stayin' Alive" riff with a unique sound. The second EP in the series, Why? (Lunar II), was released in June 2020. The music video for "Why?" was featured by Billboard.
Locke has performed at sold-out shows. This includes the Viper Room on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip in November 2022. He also gave a memorable performance at WeHo Pride in June 2023.
Phoenix Album
On June 23, 2023, Doug Locke released his full-length album called Phoenix. To celebrate the album, he performed a sold-out show at the Viper Room. Doug was also interviewed by Snubb3d Magazine and profiled by Outfront Magazine.
Discography
- Blue Heart (EP) (2015)
- In or Out (Single) (2018)
- Black Travolta - Lunar I (EP) (2020)
- Why? - Lunar II (EP) (2020)
- Phoenix (2023)
