Most influential band/ artist?

Has to be Buddy Holly. Massive influence on Beatles (the crickets) Rolling Stones (...don’t gather no moss). Probably would have been the greatest singer songwriter ever if he’d have lived.
 
A few good ones already mentioned. I'd say Elvis.

Special mentions to:

Black Sabbath
Pixies
Bob Marley
John Foxx
 
Byrds/Gram Parsons
Blue Cheer/Led Zep
Joy Div/New Order
Public Enemy/NWA
Talking Heads/CBGB’s
and too many to mention….
 
I think most will agree - the best way to broadly analyse music is by labelling any tune as BS or AS.

Before Sussudio music is shallow, naïve, searching for meaning like a man groping in the dark.

After Sussudio music has a greater depth, a clearer rhythm, we have come out into the light.


Well that's put this thread to bed.

You're all welcome.
 
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