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Music From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor One musical artist can influence countless others, both contemporaries and those who follow. Who have been some of the most influential musicians in the past, and what current musicians will be influencing the next generation? Our music guides examine the most influential musicians in a variety of categories. Most Influential Country Music Albums While the founders of country music made their cultural impact on singles, later generations of artists used the full-length album as their medium. Their records broke open new ground and paved the way for future musicians. Here's the country music that made all the rest possible. See More About:  influential albums  classic albums  essential albums Most Influential Figures In Alternative Music History Proclamations of the 'best' records have their own criteria, classic album lists surely informed by those bands who weren't just beloved in their day, but who've proved to be influential over time. But what if the importance of influence was total, and the only criteria by which we were measuring artists by was how influential they've proved to be, and will surely continue to be? See More About:  velvet underground  bjork  my bloody valentine Most Influential Folk Artists Throughout the course of American folk music history, there have been literally thousands of artists who have traversed the highways bringing their originals and their adaptations of traditional Americana to every city and town within their reach. Here's a look at ten of the most influential artists who have ever tried their hand at American folk music, bluegrass, alt.country, and other forms of Americana. Punk's Most Influential Albums Some punk albums are influential; some are innovative. Here, in no uncertain terms, are 20 of the albums that span that gap. If one of your favorite bands didn't make the list, odds are it's because everything is derived from, learned from or directly ripped off from one of the bands who did. These records should be an integral part of the music collection of anyone who wants to be well-versed in punk. Music Ads Music Wedding Music Bands Pop Music Artists Country Music Songs Music Music Video Featured Articles Most Influential Rock Bands Most Influential New Wave Artists Of The '80s Influential Modern Blues Artists Most Influential Classic Rock Bands Most Influential Brazilian Artists Most Influential Women Of Country Music   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement