As an teenager, Sablay became interested in live music after seeing concerts by INXS, Steve Winwood, David Bowie and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and decided to become a performer after seeing U2 and Paul McCartney.
A young Sablay was inspired to pursue a career in music after witnessing performances by INXS, Steve Winwood, David Bowie, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.  He was further motivated by seeing U2 and Paul McCartney perform live.