(no order of precedence - and apologies to anyone I've momentarily forgotten)
Mike Tierney, Jimmy Carroll, Mick Hilton, Jezz Cox, Skyport, Andy Olver, Andy Spiers, Andy from the Reformation, Val that sings blues & plays accordian (not at same time), Pearl (as in Tony & Pearl), Robin Burns, Roger that plays guitar and English Concertina, and very very especially Steve Gardiner who is no longer with us, but who had the most beautiful voice, exquisite guitarplaying & the wickedest parodies.
All very local and very heroic - and all have inspired me in various ways. They are all people who are excellent musicians/singers, and they all have that X factor that makes people listen & makes people love them.