What a good start to this thread... I thank those who expounded on why they were influenced by someone, and what they assimilated as part of their own style. I does take a few minutes to try to think of what it is that made someone so important to us, and what we've encorporated into our own music. And like you, Guest Gern, my influences are very broad ranging. Many of yours, like Buddy Holly and Everly Brothers are at least peripheral influences on my style.

But, that's for later. Right now, I've just really enjoyed reading what has been posted.

Jerry