Tool, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Joe Satriani, Primus, Soundgarden, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Rage Against the Machine, , WolfMother, Suicidal Tendencies... I think you get the picture....but it's not all in your face gweetar, arse kickin Rock n Roll..... can't forget Pink Floyd, The Who, THe Stones, Bob Marley, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ray Charles, yes, I said Ray Charles, I actually saw him perform live at the Orpheum Theater in Downtown Minneapolis! That's my Mom's influence, I actually like Frank Sinatra and the whole Rat Pack / Big Band sound, Thanks Mom! Of course there are many others that need to be added to this list, more later.... :p http://www.projectplaylist.com/playlist/additem/174414