Born into a musically talented and artistic family, Robert Rhoades has shared his gift of drawing, singing, songwriting and playing the drums and guitar within the community since moving to Covington. The family lived in Manchester prior to his father, Bill Rhoades, accepting a position with The Covington News in 1966. Rhoades reflected on a hot August day when two visiting preachers knocked on his door in Manchester and led him to Christ at age 14.