Ok Mike--I can now play your game
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Actually, I've been thinking about this topic quite a bit this afternoon, and must admit I am having a LOT of difficulty here. Everyone is different, what may have influenced my love of music will be totally different of what others here think. Are we talking influence over all in Music or for each of us individually or just Rock Music and then that leads to so many different types of rock music.... here lies my problem...am I picking it all apart to much? PROBABLY!!!
Some for your consideration that I feel A LOT of people might think of (sorry if I repeat anyone):
Heart
Black Sabbath
Pink Floyd
Queen
Van Hale
Styx
The Animals
The Hollies
Sweet (ok sorry but I had to do it because they sure as h*ll had an impact on me)
I agree-Kiss- NOT (sorry EL) they were nothing more than a gimmick --take away the makeup--big deal!!! JMHO
And then if you break it down by genre.... My gosh this could be a great big project. Heavy Metal, Southern Rock, New Wave, Punk, Glam Rock, etc..... If we break it down please add The Cars in the New Wave category.
I'm making this a mountain out of a mole hill aren't I? SORRY!!!!!