Lead vocalist Jamie Ballachino started NO BLINDFOLD on his own in 1998, after attending both Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College, by putting together a solo 7-song demo CD. He grew up in a musical household, as his father was a keyboard player who always had The Beatles, Elvis Presley and other 50's & 60's music playing. Jamie's later influences included The Doors, Metallica, Anthrax, Nine Inch Nails and Mr. Bungle. Brother Rocky enjoyed the same musical influences growing up. Read more on Last.fm