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Most Influential American Musician of All Time?

Who do you regard as the most influential (i.e., musically, not necessarily commercially) American musician of all time across all genres?

The more I learn about Louis Armstrong, the more I am persuaded that he deserves that honor.
jeffreybowman2k
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unclejeff
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Tvad, Yes David Cassidy is right up there with Bobby Sherman and Frankie Avalon.

All of which, I am sure, broke Annette's heart.....
bongofury
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WAKE UP! Les Paul and Leo Fender. I am surprised nobody here voted on Les Paul and Leo Fender. Hard to imagine rock music without both. Les turned 92 this year and created the most copied sound. No Les; No Jimmy Page or Keith Richards. No Leo; No Hendrix or Clapton.
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audphile1
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Bongofury, I didn't know Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Clapton are American musicians.
:)
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pehare
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from the late 50's on...c'mon it's ELVIS....better yet let's ask our favorite musicians....most of mine said the king...
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