Rick L. Blues grew up in Très-Saint-Rédempteur, near Montreal, surrounded by a family devoted to music. He started singing as a child, began playing piano at eight years old and formed his first band at age 15. Having tried his hand at multiple instruments, he adopted the harmonica. A bluesman respectful of tradition, he usually performs with a vintage microphone and amp. In spring 2009, the harmonica player and singer released his fourth album, Back to the Roots With Friends, inspired by a trip to Mississippi. Papa's Cool came out in 2011, followed by Good Luck On My Side a year later.