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DeadEyeMetal t1_j23ewwi wrote

The Jackson 5, and Genesis in the Peter Gabriel era, because they were the first bands I really got into.

Jimi Hendrix for waking me up to rock and distorted guitars. Coolest guy ever.

Tom Waits for showing me that real emotion has a place in music.

Babymetal for reminding me not to be a snob but to enjoy good music from outside-the-box, regardless of gatekeepers, and for waking me up to a ton of amazing Japanese musicians.

Nemophila for demonstrating a perfect combination of great songs, great musicianship, great personality, fun and crushing power. My current favourite band.

Apologies for being totally unable to pick just one.

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DeadEyeMetal t1_j23f6ei wrote

Honorable mention to Voice of Baceprot for making me proud to have heard them even though they're not from my country and I'll never meet them. Powerful, determined and talented young women who rock hard af.

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