I do interviews from time to time and I am always asked the same question: Who are you influenced by? An incredibly great question, however, I always feel like I never answer it correctly. I seem to pick 1-3 artists or bands and come to a loss for words. After every interview I can think of so many band and artists that have absolutely shaped me and could not possibly recognize them all in one sitting. This blog is all about that. I wanted to publicly document, praise and thank the following artists and bands that have been brave and excellent and have been a part of my development. This may take awhile ;)
The Beatles
Brian Wilson
Madonna
Michael Jackson
Cyndi Lauper
Prince
Dolly Parton
Depeche Mode
Erasure
Glass Tiger
Phil Collins
Pat Benatar
The Go Go's
Belinda Carlisle
The Everly Brothers
New Order
U2
Aretha Franklin
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Frederic Chopin
Claude Debussy
Patty Griffin
Sarah McLachlan
I am tired...to be continued;)
10,000 Maniacs
REM
Skid Row
Guns n Roses
Warrant