Quick Info
| Profession | Drummer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 9/09/1973 |
| Age | 43 years (died on 04, Jul, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Columbia, South Carolina, USA |
| Date of Death | 04/07/2017 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 82 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Date of Death | 4/07/2017 |
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| Place of Death | Tampa, Florida, USA |
| Death Cause | Brain Tumor |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hometown | Columbia, South Carolina, USA |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight | ||||
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Yaritza | ||||
| Wife/Spouse | Yaritza | ||||
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Family
| Father | John Blackwell Sr. (Drummer) | ||||
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| Mother | Not Known | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Drumming: As Billy Eckstine's drummer (1990) |
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Favourites
| Hobbies | Traveling |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began drumming at 3 years old. | |
| 2. Brain tumor diagnosis in 2016 impacted left arm and leg. | |
| 3. Received intensive therapy at Tampa General Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center. | |
| 4. Lost the fight against the brain tumor after battling for a year. |