As a fetus, my mother. She played some Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. I still swear I came bursting out of the womb screaming, 'I AM IRON MAN!'
As a small child, my step-father. He played a lot of Jackyl, Led Zepplin, Kiss, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
As an adolescent, I was my own influence. I discovered Disturbed, System of a Down, KoRn, Slipknot, and Linkin Park. I also (at the time) enjoyed Nickelback. "How You Remind Me" is still a pretty awesome song. Over time, bands like Three Days Grace, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Tool became favorites of mine.
As a young teen, my friends and I. Seriously got into a lot of random stuff. Eminem, Cascada, Anamanaguchi, Bad Relgion, and The Fray.
As an mid-older teen, Caitlin. Or as you know her, Tombi. She showed me much of the Metal. Finntroll, Immortal, Skeletonwitch, and Amon Amarth.
At around 19 I was back to being my own influence, mellowing out a little and discovering the joys of Indie music. I became fond of Bright Eyes, The Shins, and The Black Keys.
Now-a-days, I don't really have an influence as far as tastes. As far as a musician, and being an aspiring rap artist. My influence hold true to Snoop Dogg, Eminem, N.W.A, Run DMC, and Twiztid. I also hold great admiration for Tupac, Tech N9ne, and Vanilla Ice.
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