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This is a project aimed at making it easy to see who inspired the bands you love or even hate. For this I try not to use any influences that the band don’t claim themselves. There will be a focus on predecessors but successors will be added as they site the band. These trees become more and more interactive as new bands are added, allowing you to click any band that has a tree and jump to it.

We want our lists to be better. If you know something that belongs on this list, let us know. When in doubt we will leave it out, so we need reliable sources.

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Raven comes out of the NWOBHM movement. Formed by brothers bassists/vocalist John and guitarist/backing vocals Mark Gallagher, they are the heart of Raven. Since their first album Drummers have been fairly consistent as well with the band only having three: Rob Hunter (80’s), Joe Hasselvander (87-2017), and currently Mike Heller since 2017. Raven has been a three piece since their first album although they did have a two guitar line up with two different guitar players early on. They also went through a few drummers prior to their first album as well. The writing has always been done by the three members at that time.

David Bowie is the original glam rocker. John named him as one of their influences they watched on TV.

David Bowie is the original glam rocker. John named him as one of their influences they watched on TV.

Ronnie Lane

Ronnie Lane was the bassist for The Small Faces, Faces, and did solo albums and collaborative albums. John named him as an influence.

Ronnie Lane was the bassist for The Small Faces, Faces, and did solo albums and collaborative albums. John named him as an influence.

The Who at times had a harder sound then many of the rock bands of the 60’s. John named John Entwistle as an influence.

The Who at times had a harder sound then many of the rock bands of the 60’s. John named John Entwistle as an influence.

T.Rex were glam rockers. John named them as an influence.

T.Rex were glam rockers. John named them as an influence.

Deep Purple were a hugely influential band. John named them along with bassist Roger Glover as an influence as well as singers Ian Gillan, and Glenn Hughes. John said that Ritchie was one of Mark’s early influences.

Deep Purple were a hugely influential band. John named them along with bassist Roger Glover as an influence as well as singers Ian Gillan, and Glenn Hughes. John said that Ritchie was one of Mark’s early influences.

Status Quo were a hard rock / rock n roll band. John named them as one of the main reasons he wanted to start Raven. He said that they were one of Mark’s big influences for rhythm.

Status Quo were a hard rock / rock n roll band. John named them as one of the main reasons he wanted to start Raven. He said that they were one of Mark’s big influences for rhythm.

Slade were a rock/hard rock band with a lot of rock ‘n’ roll still in them. John said they were the band that really got him obsessed with music and named Jimmy Lea as his main influence.

Slade were a rock/hard rock band with a lot of rock ‘n’ roll still in them. John said they were the band that really got him obsessed with music and named Jimmy Lea as his main influence.

Mott the Hoople was a glam rock band and one named by John as a band they watched on TV.

Mott the Hoople was a glam rock band and one named by John as a band they watched on TV.

Led Zeppelin are easily one of the most influential bands. John named them and bassist John Paul Jones as a big influence.

Led Zeppelin are easily one of the most influential bands. John named them and bassist John Paul Jones as a big influence.

Rory Gallagher was a blues rock player. John named him as an influence.

Rory Gallagher was a blues rock player. John named him as an influence.

Free were a progressive rock band. John named bassist Andy Fraser and singer Paul Rodgers as an influence.

Free were a progressive rock band. John named bassist Andy Fraser and singer Paul Rodgers as an influence.

Yes were another influential progressive rock band. John named them and bassist Chris Squire as an influence.

Yes were another influential progressive rock band. John named them and bassist Chris Squire as an influence.

Genesis were a progressive rock band that later became more poppy. John named them as an influence.

Genesis were a progressive rock band that later became more poppy. John named them as an influence.

King Chrimson were an important Progressive Rock band. John named bassist John Wetton as an influence.

King Chrimson were an important Progressive Rock band. John named bassist John Wetton as an influence.

Emerson Lake & Palmer were a progressive rock band. John named them as an influence.

Emerson Lake & Palmer were a progressive rock band. John named them as an influence.

Black Sabbath are the fathers of heavy metal and named as a influence by John

Black Sabbath are the fathers of heavy metal and named as a influence by John

Budgie although often considered a early heavy metal band were really more of a hard rock band who did some heavy metal songs. John named bassist Burke Shelly as an influence.

Budgie although often considered a early heavy metal band were really more of a hard rock band who did some heavy metal songs. John named bassist Burke Shelly as an influence.

Nazareth were an Scottish Hard Rock band. John named them as an influence.

Nazareth were an Scottish Hard Rock band. John named them as an influence.

Uriah Heep were hard/progressive rock with some borderline heavy metal songs. John named bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, and John Wetton as an influence and Uriah Heep as one of his favorite bands. He also named singer David Byron as an influen…

Uriah Heep were hard/progressive rock with some borderline heavy metal songs. John named bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, and John Wetton as an influence and Uriah Heep as one of his favorite bands. He also named singer David Byron as an influence.

Gary Glitter was a glam rock / pop star and later a convicted pedo. John named him as one of the glam influences from TV.

Gary Glitter was a glam rock / pop star and later a convicted pedo. John named him as one of the glam influences from TV.

Mud were a pop / glam rock band. John named them as an influence.

Mud were a pop / glam rock band. John named them as an influence.

Rush was a band full of incredible musicians as most progressive bands are. John named Geddy as an influence.
Bad Company was a rock band with Paul Rodgers singing. John named them and Paul as an influence.

Bad Company was a rock band with Paul Rodgers singing. John named them and Paul as an influence.

Jaco Pastorius is jazz fusion bassist with Weather Report being one of the most notable bands he was with. John named him as an influence.

Jaco Pastorius is jazz fusion bassist with Weather Report being one of the most notable bands he was with. John named him as an influence.

The Metal Gods, Judas Priest. John named Halford as a vocal influence.

The Metal Gods, Judas Priest. John named Halford as a vocal influence.

The Pat Travers band was a hard/blues rock band. John named them as an influence.

The Pat Travers band was a hard/blues rock band. John named them as an influence.

Jeff Berlin

Jeff Berlin is a jazz fusion bassist who’s played with a ton of bands, most notably progressive rock band Buford. John named him as an influence.

Jeff Berlin is a jazz fusion bassist who’s played with a ton of bands, most notably progressive rock band Buford. John named him as an influence.

Cheap Trick were a hard rock / power pop band. John named them and bassist Tom Petersson as an influence.

Cheap Trick were a hard rock / power pop band. John named them and bassist Tom Petersson as an influence.

Pino Palladino

Pino Palladino is a session bassist that has played with so many people it’s ridiculous. John named him as an influence.

Pino Palladino is a session bassist that has played with so many people it’s ridiculous. John named him as an influence.

John said their first influences came from the glam rock that they saw on TV.

At the time the NWOBHM was taking off, Punk was the big thing. John said most of it was crap.

Rob "Wacko" Hunter played drums on the first 6 albums but I haven’t been able to find his influences.

Joe Hasselvander was the drummer of the following seven albums but I haven’t been able to find his influences.

Bands influenced by Raven!

As this project advances, bands will be added here.

Extreme Pioneers

Extreme Pioneers

Fathers of Death Metal

Fathers of Death Metal

Extreme Pioneers

Extreme Pioneers

Sources:

http://bravewords.com/news/raven-john-gallaghers-top-9-musical-influences-detailed
https://130db.nl/raven-interview-with-john-gallagher/
https://bassmyfever.weebly.com/interview-with-john-gallagher-from-raven.html
http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/raven-steel-mill-interview/
http://www.truemetalfan.org/raven.htm
https://garyalikivi.com/2017/05/03/staring-into-the-fire/