Once quoted by Modern drummer Magazine as one of the top ten drummers in the world.
Licensed to drive race cars, fly various types of aircraft and to race offshore power boats.
His mother was an Olympic swimmer.
Is fluent in German and Spanish.
Developed the software technology for Forensic Frequency Separation
(with the help of forensic scientists) permitting the audio extraction
of vocal performances from a monaural recordings allowing them to be
used in a contemporary recording format. This innovation enabled Blakey
to create the Patsy Cline "Duets" album.
Married wife, Sasha Blakey, in Nice, France, February 2008.
Was named Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Pasco County (2005) and Hillsborough County (2004).
Has one daughter born August 2009.
Co-founded 2K Sounds, which was at the forefront of developing music online and later became a division of Virgin Records.
Is the youngest of three siblings, with two elder sisters.
Grew up in London and northern England, until the age of 14 when his parents moved to Spain, and lived in La Manga and Marbella.