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Poll Question: Who's the most influential artist here on PA?
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4 [5.63%]
15 [21.13%]
1 [1.41%]
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17 [23.94%]
3 [4.23%]
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2 [2.82%]
5 [7.04%]
1 [1.41%]
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I could just pick a favorite here, but if I'm honest, I don't even know how I would begin to quantify the influence each of these artists has had, let alone compare them. 

But rather than simply offer that curmudgeonly answer and walk away, since it is a good question, I will respectfully say this.

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I have to go for interpreting "most influential" in terms of broader audience impact. In this context, Pink Floyd raises to the top.
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Guess who.
I've only heard American Woman.
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Guess who.
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commerciality (unfortunately) = more notability, that of which Pink Floyd has got the most of, so ill give them my vote, even over Yes, who are also very influential in their own right.
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From the list King Crimson. If you count Proto-Prog it would be The Beatles.
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Would love to say Henry Cow or Univers Zero Smile
 
As is open to all bands not just prog it has to be Kraftwerk.
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I'd say KC, then Genesis and Yes.
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Points: 11666 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 20 2014 at 12:55
Here's 25 prog&progrelated artists I could think of that has had significant influence on other bands (inspired by that other thread). Among these, who do you think has influenced the most artists and bands (of any kind)? I know about 20 of these don't stand a chance, but they're included here to reflect my opinion.

Edited by Saperlipopette! - October 20 2014 at 12:57
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