Rob Lamothe was born in San Diego, California. He currently resides in Hamilton, Ontario. Early influences include his Grandma Campbell, Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Stone Foundation and the ocean. Later inspiration from his children, leaving America, living in Hamilton, travel, weather and humans. In the early 90's Rob Lamothe was a part of the Group Riverdogs, and later embanked on a solo career.