Blake Lewis

• Birthday: July 21, 1981

This blonde, spikey-haired “beat boxer,” who, no doubt, introduced the unique drum-emulating vocal skill to many an “Idol” viewer, stood out as the current, edgy singer of the season 6 semifinalist pack. Blake Lewis, 25, currently lives in Bothell, WA, and began “beat boxing” in his senior year of high school. Musically gifted on piano and guitar as well, Lewis was a member of a youth choir group that traveled to Europe.