Jake was born in 1939 and grew up in Louth in Lincolnshire. He spent most of his working years in the police force, whilst honing his guitar skills in various bands.  Jake became a Christian in 1987 and has written and performed gospel music in various musical styles ever since. He has been performing his music both solo and in worship teams at various churches and Christian groups around Northern Lincolnshire and recently performed guest spots with both US legend George Hamilton IV and UK award-winning country singer Dan Wesley at their gospel shows.

Jake's latest CD offering recorded at Twangmeister Studios is a four-track EP of self-penned country gospel songs entitled "Goin' Home". And is available here released on Twangmeister Records.