In 1963, Cedric Bolton was born in Kitimat, near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Cedric is part of the Haisla tribe of the Kwagiulth Nation and takes the Eagle as his family crest. In 1983, under the guidance of his older brother Joe, Cedric learned the techniques of drum construction. Through the expertise of Derek and Barry Wilson, Cedric studied the principles of two-dimensional design. He has since combined the two to produce handmade Drums featuring original paintings.