Artists that have influenced me as a songwriter are Frank Zappa, Kevin Gilbert, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis and Peter Gabriel. And many more.
As a guitarist, the following gentlemen have made a lasting impression on me: Frank Zappa, David Gilmour, Al Di Meola, Mike Keneally, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix. And many more.
Favourite keyboard players are Chick Corea, Jon Lord, Bill Champlin
Bassists: Tony Levin, Stanely Clarke, John Wetton
Drummers of choice: Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Gavin Harrison, Ian Paice