Here’s how it all began: My mother and my maternal grandparents were born in Burma.

He is also known for his work with hard rock bands Bullet Boys and Beautiful Creatures. Ashba performed in his first piano recital at the age of five, where he played Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". He built kits out of garbage cans and pots and pans, until he finally acquired a real set at the age of six.