Inspiration

Music Influences

A (by no means comprehensive!) list of players and bands that inspired me early on. Hope you find something you like!

Guitar players

  • Gary Moore
  • Mark Knopfler
  • Yngwie Malmsteen
  • Eddie Van Halen
  • Steve Vai
  • Joe Satriani
  • Rik Emmett
  • John Petrucci
  • Ritchie Blackmore
  • Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Mike Stern
  • Jeff Healey
  • Steve Lukather
  • Johnny Ramone
  • Kee Marcello
  • John Norum
  • Brian Robertson
  • Scott Gorham
  • Carl Verheyen
  • Robben Ford
  • Michael Campbell
  • Tim Pierce
  • Michael Landau
  • Dann Huff
  • Dan Patlansky

Bands

  • Van Halen
  • Whitesnake
  • Deep Purple
  • Dire Straits
  • Thin Lizzy
  • The Ramones
  • Sex Pistols
  • Triumph
  • Dream Theater
  • Toto