Musical Influences
Peters has stated various artists have had an influence on his musical direction. In "Edward Henry Street" of the album with the same name Peters sings "bought Aladdin Sane from Greaves records" in reference to the song by David Bowie
Woody Guthrie is also part of Peters' musical heritage. Peters stated:
| “ | I got into Woody Guthrie mainly because of my interest in Bob Dylan. I first heard about Woody when I read the Anthony Scaduto Dylan biography around 1981 which told of Guthrie's influence on the young Dylan. Also I read Dave Marsh's biography on The Who (Before I Get Old) which carried an interview with Pete Townshend urging modern artists who claim to be influenced by The Who, Beatles, Stones etc. to go back to their influences, namely the likes of Guthrie, Robert Johnson etc. I thought this was a very interesting point, and bought up as much early, pre-pop music as I could. | ” |
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