What are your 5 most influential Artists?

NumberNineDream · 08-29-2009, 04:43 PM

1- John Lennon
2- Bob Dylan
3- Roger Waters
4- Frank Zappa
5- Paul Simon

~~Flower Child~~ · 08-30-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slimjim

5-[merle haggard-nothing much needs said about this genius, his words and music say it all. 4- hugh cornwell-incredibly very little is heard of him now, I was never a punk as such but he let me know that punk music can be fantastic, a great lyricist. 3-marty robbins, if you dont know much of him, just give him a try, my dad got me on to him and haggard and my dad puts him and haggard in the reverse order, but i dont, so there. 2-robbie kreiger, vastly underated and in my view in the same league as clapton, knopfler, harrison and page but i suppose the doors short carreer is a factor, the guy's immense, listen to L.A WOMAN. 1- THE ONE AND ONLY MR JAMES DOUGLAS MORRISON (POET) NUFF SAID.

High five! I hope you stick around slimjim, we will be good friends! Take a look at Classic Country Albums thread in the album reviews section and see what you think.

Cold · 09-01-2009, 06:41 AM

Marvin Ga-ye
James Brown
Michael Jackson
Smokey Robinson
Sam Cooke
Nat King Cole

I know thats 6.

desylina · 09-01-2009, 06:57 AM

The Beatles
Madonna
Micheal Jackson
Elton John
David Bowie
Prince

**Janszoon** · 09-01-2009, 07:16 AM

5. Brian Wilson (Beach Boys)—Pure genius. What he was able to do sonically with a pair of two-tracks is absolutely astonishing.

4. Juan Garcia Esquivel—This guy was such a pioneer he almost makes Brian Wilson look like an amateur, and he was doing what he did almost a decade earlier!

3. Justin K. Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, Ice, Final, etc.)—Not only has he put out tons of great music but he help redefine how I approach music altogether.

2. Michael Gira (Swans, Angels of Light, etc.)—By all accounts he's a massive dickhead but he still makes some amazing unique music.

1. J.G. Thirlwell (Foetus, Steroid Maximus, Manorexia, Wiseblood, etc.)—Easily the most influential person on me musically. I love this guy.

music_phantom13 · 09-01-2009, 10:38 AM

1. Jimi Hendrix - Did things with his guitar that blow minds today.
2. MF DOOM - Why I started listening to rap/hip-hop.
3. J. Mascis - Got me into noisy music, plus I love most everything he's done.
4. Ian McKaye - Responsible for my introduction to hardcore and Fugazi's really good.
5. Frank Zappa - Great music.

jtwilliams · 09-01-2009, 07:53 PM

In no particular order...

Rory Gallagher - One of my all time favorite guitar players, hes very diverse
Jimi Hendrix - The man who got me into good music

Neil Young - I love everything he does acoustic & electric + his long instrumental breaks
Ben Harper - Great voice, greats song writer, great choice of talent
Stevie Ray Vaughan - I love his tone to bits

knj27 · 09-01-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BTown787

That's got the wrong cover for that song. More Than a Feeling was on the first album.

charlieomar · 09-05-2009, 09:58 PM

1. John Frusciante
2. Utada Hikaru
3. Jimi Hendrix

That's all.

moserw · 09-05-2009, 10:59 PM

In no order...

1. Michael Jackson
2. Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits
3. John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival
4. Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore's Night
5. Jim Morrison, The Doors

Lots more, but these are the best of the best IMHO.

08-29-2009, 04:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
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Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	5. Brian Wilson (Beach Boys)—Pure genius. What he was able to do sonically with a pair of two-tracks is absolutely astonishing. 4. Juan Garcia Esquivel—This guy was such a pioneer he almost makes Brian Wilson look like an amateur, and he was doing what he did almost a decade earlier! 3. Justin K. Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, Ice, Final, etc.)—Not only has he put out tons of great music but he help redefine how I approach music altogether. 2. Michael Gira (Swans, Angels of Light, etc.)—By all accounts he's a massive dickhead but he still makes some amazing unique music. 1. J.G. Thirlwell (Foetus, Steroid Maximus, Manorexia, Wiseblood, etc.)—Easily the most influential person on me musically. I love this guy. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

09-01-2009, 06:41 AM	#23 (permalink)
Cold Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Marvin Ga-ye James Brown Michael Jackson Smokey Robinson Sam Cooke Nat King Cole I know thats 6.

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desylina Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indonesia Posts: 69	The Beatles Madonna Micheal Jackson Elton John David Bowie Prince

09-01-2009, 10:38 AM	#26 (permalink)
music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 942	1. Jimi Hendrix - Did things with his guitar that blow minds today. 2. MF DOOM - Why I started listening to rap/hip-hop. 3. J. Mascis - Got me into noisy music, plus I love most everything he's done. 4. Ian McKaye - Responsible for my introduction to hardcore and Fugazi's really good. 5. Frank Zappa - Great music.

09-01-2009, 07:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
jtwilliams Lost In A Purple Haze Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Middle Of No Where Posts: 433	In no particular order... Rory Gallagher - One of my all time favorite guitar players, hes very diverse Jimi Hendrix - The man who got me into good music Neil Young - I love everything he does acoustic & electric + his long instrumental breaks Ben Harper - Great voice, greats song writer, great choice of talent Stevie Ray Vaughan - I love his tone to bits

09-05-2009, 09:58 PM	#29 (permalink)
charlieomar Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 32	1. John Frusciante 2. Utada Hikaru 3. Jimi Hendrix That's all.

09-05-2009, 10:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
moserw Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154	In no order... 1. Michael Jackson 2. Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits 3. John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival 4. Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore's Night 5. Jim Morrison, The Doors Lots more, but these are the best of the best IMHO.