Biography
Age: 25
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Audition City: Seattle
Blake Lewis, 25, is from Bothell, Washington. He started singing at age five but has no formal singing training. Blake, who is good at "beat boxing," also writes and produces music. He says he wants to tour the world someday.
From an interview with AMERICAN IDOL:
Favorite male pop artists?
Robbin Thicke, Jamaroqui, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, U2, Gnarls Barkley, Half Past Forever, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sting, Eric Benet, Martin Sexton, Duncan Sheik, M-Pact
Favorite female pop artists?
Bjork, Fiona Apple, Imogen Heap, Estmerd, Jill Scott, Tori Amos, Ella Fitzgerald, Sade
When did you first start to sing?
Age 5
Do you have any formal singing training?
Yes
What other talents do you have?
Photography, songwriting, producing, characters kisser.
If you don’t make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
Music-perform.
What are your personal goals in life?
Tour the world, play SNL.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
K-Fed.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Do you have any rituals or things you do each time before you perform?
I go pee, stretch out.
Most embarrassing moments?
Ripping my pants (crotch) on stage.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
My first steps.
If you couldn’t sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Acting.
What is your definition of AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who is a great talent and who communicates well with the audience.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Randy: he’s the musician.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I have many tattoos.
How has this changed your life?
Ask me again in a year.
Do you have any lucky charms?
2 of them.
Who are your heroes in life?
Mom and Dad.
What’s been your toughest obstacle in life?
The obstacles of life.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes.
If you win, who will you thank first?
Mom and Dad.
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