Among his salient influences were the works of psychoanalyst Melanie Klein.

Also counted among its influences are a wide range of zombie films and heavy metal bands.

Present also among his influences was the advent of a new millennium.

In interviews, the band lists gospel groups and Tropicalia musicians among its influences.

At one point, he began reading Gogol, who ranks high among his literary influences.

Professor Longhair and Ray Charles were among his important influences.

Creative artists pick and choose among their preferred influences, just as they make selections from the vast range of available materials.

He names Professor Albert Hourani among his important academic influences.

He cites deep imagism, confessionalism, and surrealism among his strongest influences.

Among her influences was the Abstract Expressionism art movement.