Inspirations

[Sleepy Jean]

What artists inspire you? Do you have any musical role models?

I'll give just a few of mine..

Stevie Nicks- She adapts with the sounds of the time, but still has that rawness that says "that's Stevie Nicks." And her songwriting is even more amazing than her voice.

Allison Krauss- Overduing the vocals never sounded so sweet.

Tom Petty- The Willie Nelson of rock 'n roll. The voice has to grow on you, and once it does, you're taken in for life. Great songwriting, guitar, and my #1 favorite harmonica player.

Eddie Van Halen- He must have a lot of free time. I mean, sticking the drill upto the guitar... very clever.

Lindsey Buckingham- Greatest acoustic guitarist ever, and great song writer. Not big on your adittude in the 80s, but you got talent.

Mick Fleetwood- I've never been in a band, but that is commitment with a capital C. And plus you taught yourself to play drums awesomely.

 

[Bohemian]

My inspirations: Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Rick Wakeman, Kiss, Boston, Lynyrd Skynrd(sp), Deep Purple, and the Cars.

 

[Kepa]

I have LOTS of musical role models. Not really role models for life, just for music.

Steve Vai - this dude feels everything he plays, experimental

Joe Satriani - so much feel and tone, awesome licks and chops, pure rock =]

Marc Seal - the christian equivalent to the above... an awesome guy and awesome player

Brian May - the harmonies! the harmonies! awesome stuff, great rock, awesome melodies

Eric Johnson - TONE! TONE! TONE! That's all I have to say. This guy has tone coming out the wazooo

Joe Pass - wow, solo jazz guitar at it's finest. his playing is amazing

Pat Metheny - an awesome jazz soloist

George Benson - speed and composition.... great player

lol, i think I better end it there, I have SOOO many more. Maybe if I don't give them a description, lol.

Katchafire, Fat Freddy's Drop, Salmonella Dub, Metallica, Megadeth, Rhapsody, Verse 2, Eight, B.B. King. All for different reasons

 

[skinnerninner]

Inspirations eh?

DAD! my dad plays the guitar and would talk about his other instruments he used to play and that really got me interested in instruments...

Nickel Creek- amazing AMAZING band...i love them- all of them are so talented i get awe-struck

Chris Thile- Yeah he is in nickel creek but he has his own lil solo albums that are awesome...he is prolly the biggest influence on me getting a mandolin

Alison Krauss- she is so refreshing and i love her!

 

[Sleepy Jean]

Boston, Lynyrd Skynrd(sp),

Forgot about those guys... they really know how to jam.

 

[freak4life]

inspirations, aside from God, well

David from Disturbed-Amazing voice, and he cut down on the cursing

Mike Shinoda-That guy does everything, piano, beats, samples, guitar, and vocals

John Reuben-To keep it new and innovative, i have his word on it

Jeremy Camp-just wow

My friends-Jace, Levi, Seth, Arnold, James, and Josh, U guys are awesome.

relient K-among my favorite bands, their songs have gotton me through some hard times

Creed-They sound like a christian band w/ Higher and My Sacrifice. Dont know though

and 12 Stones-They take bad experiences and turn them into chrsitian songs.

 

[Lyle]

Ben Glover - heartfelt lyrics about our own lives, and great guitar playing
Jars of Clay - Mainly their music, i mean they have one of the best guitarists in the world
Relient K - For the beat and the catchy lyrics
Lifehouse - For the lyrics that apply to where you're at, and the great music and riffs
Swithfoot - Inovation

 

[mbuc]

Major influences:

Stevie Ray Vaughan - I'm not sure what I can say about him that hasn't already been said. His soul flowed directly though his hands, into his guitar, and out of his amp.

Page Hamilton (Helmet) - His rhythm guitar skills are second to none, and he has the trained ear of an educated jazz musician.

James Hetfield (Metallica) - One of the best rhythm guitarists ever. His right wrist must be made out of rubber or something.

John Petrucci/Mike Portnoy/Jordan Rudess/John Myung/James LaBrie (Dream Theater) - No matter how skilled a musician or how creative a songwriter you are, these guys will be better than you. Period.

Joe Satriani - He proved that instrumental music is not just for elevators and grocery stores.

Minor influences:

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) - Well known as a guitarist and songwriter, but often overlooked as a producer. Led Zeppelin's albums are some of the best sounding recordings of their era.

Frederik Thordendal and Marten Hagstrom (Meshuggah) - 7-strings, 8-strings, polyrhythms. . .they don't teach this stuff in high school music class.

 

[Kepa]

Major influences:

Stevie Ray Vaughan - I'm not sure what I can say about him that hasn't already been said. His soul flowed directly though his hands, into his guitar, and out of his amp.

Page Hamilton (Helmet) - His rhythm guitar skills are second to none, and he has the trained ear of an educated jazz musician.

James Hetfield (Metallica) - One of the best rhythm guitarists ever. His right wrist must be made out of rubber or something.

John Petrucci/Mike Portnoy/Jordan Rudess/John Myung/James LaBrie (Dream Theater) - No matter how skilled a musician or how creative a songwriter you are, these guys will be better than you. Period.

Joe Satriani - He proved that instrumental music is not just for elevators and grocery stores.

Minor influences:

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) - Well known as a guitarist and songwriter, but often overlooked as a producer. Led Zeppelin's albums are some of the best sounding recordings of their era.

Frederik Thordendal and Marten Hagstrom (Meshuggah) - 7-strings, 8-strings, polyrhythms. . .they don't teach this stuff in high school music class.

Great taste there man =]

 

[rmills]

Allison Krauss- Overduing the vocals never sounded so sweet.

Yeah, Allison would be on the top but more for her musical abilities, she can out sing them all though any day.

William Ackerman
Andre Segovia
Otmar Liebert
Nickle Creek
New Comers Home
Chris Thile
James Taylor
David Wilcox
Phil Keaggy
Ani DiFranco
Michael Hedges
Alex DiGrassi
Don Schaffer
Lori Schaffer
Sheldon Mirowitz
Dave Beegle
Tab Benoit
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Kevin Eubanks
Dave Matthews

Folks like that. Unfortunatly, not many of them are Christian but I love them all anyway.