Brothers John Mark Forman and Timoti David Forman were born in San Bernardino (State of California) with a difference in two years. In the childhood they with parents often moved from Massachusetts in Virzhiniju, then in San Diego where have located for many long years.

Both brothers inspired by music Led Zeppelin(John and Tim even played to group Junior High executing the covers-versions of songs Led Zeppelin), U2, The Police, The Beatles, Radiohead, Mailz Devis, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, Bob Dilan, and the legendary singer of glorification of the Whale Green.

Formans were taken by music since early years, therefore any more don't remember, when for the first time took in hands tools. Studying at high school, Tim well played a guitar though never took lessons from teachers. In a youth Formans played pank group ETC structure.

The future drummer Switchfoot Ched Matthew Butler came from Amsterdam, but has moved to San Diego together with parents where its acquaintance to brothers Formans on a match on water polo has taken place.

Father Cheda played structure of Christian groups Parable and The Chuck Butler Band, and then became the pastor of church Calvary Chapel. And, though in the childhood of Ched dreamed to become the doctor, the inclination to music nevertheless has overcome. Ringo were its inspirers Is old, Bob Dilan and U2