Born Tyler Stipe in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1986, Rocco acquired his name through his Dad's fascination of Edward G. Robinson's character in the film Key Largo. His early exposure to Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly set the template for Rocco's love of rockabilly music. Shown the handful of chords his Dad knew at the age of 8, Rocco could soon cover most of the songs heard around his house. Buying his first Stratocaster at 13, Rocco realized he had knack for replicating any song he heard. He was soon composing his own instrumentals and performed an original song at his middle school talent show. He moved to Clinton, Michigan for high school, playing football, running track, and blasting his amp in his second floor bedroom. Rocco joined a couple of school friends in a band called Poverty Nook but creative differences soon set him adrift, looking for the right band playing the right music. Older brother, George, induced punk...