Live

USA, 1988–now

York, Pennsylvania band fronted by Ed Kowalczyk, formed in 1988. Throwing Copper (1994) — 'Lightning Crashes', 'I Alone', 'All Over You' — became a multi-platinum juggernaut of anthemic, spiritually charged alternative rock, shaped by producer Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Live and 0 artists Live influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Live?

• R.E.M. — Live came up idolising R.E.M. — their jangling, earnest alternative rock and Michael Stipe's cryptic lyricism are a clear model for the young band.
• U2 — U2's anthemic, spiritually charged arena rock shaped the widescreen sound of Throwing Copper.