Leslie Wilkins grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, where her life-long love affair with music developed at an early age.  From hearing Beatle records to being taken to symphony performances, Leslie was hooked.  Over the years, other influences emerged, listening to bands such as Led Zeppelin, CSNY, Steely Dan and Heart, and later, genres such as world beat and funk.  

Leslie’s interest in drumming emerged in the mid nineties, after her move to BC several years earlier.  Having already dabbled in some piano and guitar lessons, Wilkins now notes “I always loved playing guitar and singing harmonies with my sister, and also, playing drums in a trio with friends... a bit of jazz, gypsy swing, or some Led Zep if the mood struck us”.

 

Following her move to Revelstoke in 2002, Leslie found there was a thriving after-hours music scene and would occasionally drop in to drum at one of the local pub’s jam nights.  Marty and Wanetta were also a part of that scene, so it was only a matter of time before they approached her to join them in forming a band.  Leslie agreed, and about a year’s worth of practices later, Blind Spot was primed and ready to rock.