

In his teens, Smith began attending concerts in his local pop punk scene.

Smith's father lived next door to Bud Gaugh, drummer of Sublime, who influenced him to become involved in music. He spent much of his time growing up on a farm in Corcoran, Minnesota. From age five to ten, he moved frequently due to his mother having to relocate for various jobs. Later his father left for California and his parents divorced, after which Smith spent some time living with his father in Long Beach, California.
