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.
Sablay's interest in live music stemmed from his exposure to various artists like INXS, Steve Winwood, David Bowie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and ultimately led him to pursue a career as a performer after witnessing performances by U2 and Paul McCartney.