Bob Hermes was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended St. Teresa Grade School, Pius X High School, and graduated from UNL with a degree in Music. He moved to Tempe, AZ around 1984 and became a Music Teacher. He had several bands and often works with his boyhood friends Jim Rice, Tim Stoesz, and Phil Breton. He is a great friend and kind hearted soul. He always has a couple of rescue dogs that he saved and cares for.