My Top 30 Musical Influences

Before I start this list I want to let it be known that this is my opinion. The list is based on nothing but my opinion of people who are great influences to me and my passion for music. If you disagree, I apologize. Actually I don’t, but I hope you enjoy it either way!

30. Lenny Williams

29. Simply Red

28. Nina Simone

27. Aerosmith

26. Janis Joplin

25. Van Morrison

24. Blink 182

23. Madonna

22. Guns N Roses

21. James Ingram

20. Jimi Hendrix

19. No Doubt

18. Deniece Williams

19. Otis Redding

18. The Temptations

17. Jackie Wilson

16. Bob Marley

15. Tupac Shakur

14. Smokey Robinson

13. Janet Jackson

12. Eddie Kendricks

11. Mary Wilson

10. Kanye West

9. The Beatles

8. Minnie Ripperton

7. Kurt Cobain

6. Prince

5. Patti Labelle

4. John Lennon

3. Gladys Knight

2. Aretha Franklin

And my number one musical influence has, and always will be

Michael Jackson! 

Much love, respect, appreciation and homage goes to the King of Pop.  We love and miss you greatly.