A classically trained pianist and worship leader of 14 years, 26-year-old Brad Hooks was born in the southern-fried metropolis of Charlotte, NC. At age 12, his family moved to San Francisco where they planted a church and rehabilitation center in the city’s Tenderloin District, an area of town known mostly for drugs, prostitution and homelessness. Barely a teenager, Brad began leading worship for his family’s primarily homeless congregation, which soon became known as the Hot Dog Church due to its feeding program that served - you guessed it - hot dogs.

At age 15, with his baritone vocals and powerful piano, the wide-eyed, redheaded teenager initiated the award-winning band Caterfly, which toured during Brad's high school and college years. A versatile group, Caterfly both performed original songs as well as led worship for youth groups, church conventions, and multi-denominational gatherings. It was during this time that their song "Learn" became a local radio hit on San Francisco’s The Bridge 100.7FM.

Brad married and moved to Santa Barbara, where he was featured in Santa Barbara Magazine as "One To Watch" and began playing keys for 3-time world champion surfer and singer/songwriter Tom Curren, with whom he has toured Australia, South America and Europe. The next year, he and his wife relocated to Los Angeles. Here Brad once again partnered with his family in the starting of a new church and homeless foundation, both under the heading of West Coast Care. Brad continues in expanding his music career - now composing and producing for other artists - while heralding worship as the forefront of his calling.