I have been a working working bass player for 30+ years. I have played Classic Rock, Pop, Blues, and Country. Not necessary in that order.

 Some of the bass players that influenced me over time are, but not limited to:

^{Tommy Shannon, Geddy Lee, John Entwistle, John Paul Jones , Paul McCartney, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, Jerry Jemmott, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and my all time idol Victor Wooten.}

^Allen