Texan born Rocky Votolato is a solo singer/songwriter based in Seattle. He formed the band Waxwing in 1996, but after a few years, found that his changing lyrical style no longer fit the harder-hitting sound of his band.
In 1999, Votolato moved on to new musical territory and started playing under only his own name. He was helped along the way with many fine Seattle musicians, including players in the bands Red Stars Theory, Sharks Keep Moving, The Blood Brothers, Sub Pop solo artist Rosie Thomas, and the production expertise of engineer Matt Bayles.