The biggest influence on me, musically,was Paul Weller.  The Jam, The Style Council, and as a solo artist.

I remember hearing Nirvana for the first time in a friends room in the very early 90s.  He was upset about something stupid and put on a tape from a band he just heard about.  We were blown away.

I grew up listening to music.  My Dad loves music and introduced me to many famous and not-so-famous artists.  He loves Buddy Holly.

Miles Davis.  The dude who reinvented cool and made it cool.