Bob Seger

USA, 1961–now

American singer from Detroit, working in a soul- and rhythm and blues-derived rock idiom on 'Night Moves', 'Old Time Rock and Roll' and 'Against the Wind'.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Bob Seger and 0 artists Bob Seger influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Bob Seger?

• Bob Dylan — Seger admired how Dylan told vivid, character-driven stories — the narrative craft under his heartland anthems.
• Bruce Springsteen — Seger drew inspiration from Springsteen's passionate, blue-collar lyricism.
• The Rolling Stones — The Stones' raw rock'n'roll was foundational to Seger's hard-driving Detroit sound.