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.

Phenomenon (with Ratt guitarist Crosby) had morphed into Secret Service in 1979 and then morphed into Aircraft, now fronted by vocalist Rob Lamothe, finally re-named to Mac Meda in 1981.

In the early 90's Rob Lamothe was a part of the Group Riverdogs, and later embanked on a solo career.
He has also produced and assisted other artists, notably producing Melissa McLelland's debut CD. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.