Quick Info
| Profession | Drummer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1973 |
| 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 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts (1992-1995) |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Tampa, Florida, USA |
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| 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 |
| Children | Jia (deceased 2004) |
Family
| Father | John Blackwell Sr. (Drummer) |
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Career
| Debut | Drumming: As Billy Eckstine's drummer (1990) |
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| Notable Works |
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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. | |
| 5. Father John Sr. was a professional drummer who performed with The Drifters, The Spinners, and Mary Wells. | |
| 6. Learned from father the importance of putting the song 'in the pocket'. | |
| 7. Developed technique of twirling drumstick in right hand while playing different rhythm with left. |