IAN GOTHE

Born to an Armenian family in Iran, Gothe spent much of his adolescence traveling across continents in search of a home.  A childhood filled with loss and loneliness provided the impetus for Gothe to continually turn to music as his friend and confidant.  His initial inspiration came from a recording of the Doors’ “Spanish Caravan,” a song well known for its complex and compelling guitar riffs that still capture audiences’ attention today.  Gothe was not immune, and his petition for a guitar of his own was driven by his desire to play those well-worn, haunting lines with ease.  After Gothe and his hard-won guitar left Iran before the revolution, the 14-year-old lived with family in England and later made his way to the United States by way of a year in Baltimore before finally settling in Los Angeles, where he lives today.