Carl Peterson was born in Greenock, Scotland on the banks of the River Clyde. He emmigrated to Canada before coming to the USA As an entertainer and singer he has performed in every province and every state in the USA except Alaska. He has appeared on national TV in both countries and in Europe as well as being heard on radio programmes all over the world. As a folk singer one naturally becomes an historian and Carl combines history and music in his performances and in his writing.