Storically speaking most of the musicians who influence us now where influenced by the great Rhythm & Blues and Jazz musicians such as Bo Diddly, Muddy Watters, Charlie Watts & Chuck Berry. The album that I believe has influenced the most musicians today would be a tie between The Beach Boys, "Pet Sounds," and the Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
Chuck Berry Is On Top - allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fif... Pretty much defined rock guitar. My favorite is Sleater-Kinney - All Hands On The Bad One allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hbf....
I would have to say Elvis Presleys debut album "Elvis Presley" ushered in a new genre of music and influenced many rock genre artists for years. I still pull this one out of the LP collection now and again. This album was also the first million-selling rock 'n' roll album.
I seen countless rock bands cite The Clash's album London Calling as an influence.
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