Rhoden is the father of two.
He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and his son (Little Goose) who also sings and performs in his father's band.

In 2007, Rhoden discovered he had kidney failure.
He received a kidney in December 2015 after eight years on dialysis, twice on life support and other complications.
The kidney transplant was successful: he has made a full recovery and is currently still performing and hosting music workshops for children.
Rhoden is the father of two. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and his son (Little Goose) who also sings and performs in his father's band.
In 2007, Rhoden discovered he had kidney failure. He received a kidney in December 2015 after eight years on dialysis, twice on life support and other complications. The kidney transplant was successful: he has made a full recovery and is currently still performing and hosting music workshops for children.
Wayne Rhoden