After graduating from high school, LaMontagne moved to Lewiston, Maine to work in a shoe factory.
Things You Didn't Know About Ray LaMontagne
Despite his father’s background in music, LaMontagne never took much interest in it as a child. He preferred to read fantasy novels and draw artwork of the game Dungeons & Dragons.
Things You Didn't Know About Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne penned a song entitled “Meg White” for his 2008 album Gossip In The Grain as an ode to the White Stripes drummer.
Things You Didn't Know About Ray LaMontagne
His album God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise was produced by LaMontagne in an empty room at his Massachusetts home.
Things You Didn't Know About Ray LaMontagne
LaMontagne draws a lot of his inspiration from Chicago blues artist Little Walter.
Things You Didn't Know About Ray LaMontagne
He dislikes performing front and center of the stage, instead preferring to be off to the side where he can hear the music much better.
Things You Didn't Know About Ray LaMontagne
Label executives initially told LaMontagne to re-record tracks on his 2010 album God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise because it lacked a marketable single.
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