Bands
This list is not exhaustive or is it in any particular order. This roster is just a short tally of bands that have inspired me, or have been an influence on my musical growth.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer
The Nice
King Crimson
Argent
Atomic Rooster
Uriah Heep
Oblivion Express
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Kansas
Gentle Giant
Return to Forever
Dixie Dregs
Deep Purple
Bloodrock
Captain Beyond
Queen (the 1st 4 albums)
Yes
Dream Theater
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The Beatles
Niacin
Iron Butterfly
The Doors
KEYBOARD Players
There have been many keyboard players that have influenced my playing over the years, some more than others. Some have influenced my playing and writing, some have influenced my sounds and choice of instruments and some have influenced my technique and approach to playing.
Here is list of some of the players that have had an impact on me over the years. This is in no way an exhaustive list.
Keith Emerson – The Nice, ELP, solo projects and movie soundtracks
Rod Argent – The Zombies, Argent, solo projects
Brian Auger – The Oblivion Express, solo projects
Jon Lord – Deep Purple, Whitesnake, solo projects
Rick Wakeman – Yes, Strawbs, solo projects
Stevie Hill – Bloodrock
Vincent Crane – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Atomic Rooster
Lee Michaels – Duo with Frosty on drums, especially his 3rd album
Doug Ingle – Iron Butterfly
Ray Manzarek – The Doors
Ken Hensley – Uriah Heep, The Gods, Blackfoot, solo projects
Eddie Jobson – Roxy Music, UK, solo projects
Dave Brubeck – The Dave Brubeck Quartet, various solo and collaboration projects
Jimmy Smith
Oscar Peterson
Bruce Hornsby – Bruce Hornsby and the Range, solo projects and guest appearances
Jurgen Fritz – Triumvirat
Mattew Fisher – Procol Harum
Jerry Corbetta – Sugarloaf
Lachy Doley – The Lachy Doley Group
Thierry Eliez – Jad&Den, solo projects
John Novello – Niacin, solo project