Born June 28, 1963 (age 61)[1] Whittier, California Genres Alternative countryrock Occupations Singer-songwriterguitaristrecord producer Instrument Guitar Years active 1985–present Charles William Prophet (born June 28, 1963)[3] is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. A Californian, Prophet first achieved notice in the American psychedelic/desert rock group Green on Red, with whom he toured and recorded in the 1980s.[3] He has also recorded a number of solo records, and gained prominence as a musician and songwriter.