personal influences
Glenn Branca
Known for his guitar orchestras, active guitar player since the 1960s.
Known for his guitar orchestras, active guitar player since the 1960s.
Greg Ginn
Black Flag (1976) guitarist.
Black Flag (1976) guitarist.
Jimi Hendrix
Famous guitarist active from 1963-1970.
Famous guitarist active from 1963-1970.
John Zorn
Saxophonist and multi instrumentalist active from 1973.
Saxophonist and multi instrumentalist active from 1973.
Lou Reed
Vocalist and guitarist active from 1964-2013 most recognized for his solo work as well as work with the Velvet Underground.
Vocalist and guitarist active from 1964-2013 most recognized for his solo work as well as work with the Velvet Underground.
Neil Young
Canadian guitarist active since 1960.
Canadian guitarist active since 1960.
Pere Ubu
Experimental rock band active from 1975.
Experimental rock band active from 1975.
Richard Lloyd
Guitarist in Television.
Guitarist in Television.
The Sex Pistols
British punk band active from 1975-1978.
British punk band active from 1975-1978.
Tom Verlaine
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Television.
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Television.
Patti Smith
Guitarist and vocalist active from 1971.
Guitarist and vocalist active from 1971.
Suicide
New-wave band active from 1970.
New-wave band active from 1970.
The Stooges
Punk rock band active from 1967.
Punk rock band active from 1967.
The Velvet Underground
Rock band active from 1964 featuring John Cale and Lou Reed.
Rock band active from 1964 featuring John Cale and Lou Reed.