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Spike is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Rod Stewart, Tyla, Hank Williams, Guns N' Roses and Styx. Those roots explain a lot about how Spike arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Guess Who, B.U.G. Mafia, Doc, Smiley and Looptroop Rockers, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Altogether the chart holds 14 connections around Spike, reaching back through Rod Stewart. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Jonathan Francis Gray, known professionally as Spike, or Spike Gray, is an English singer-songwriter and founding member of the British rock band the Quireboys, for whom he performs as lead singer and has released 13 studio albums. He is recognised for his raspy voice which led to comparisons with Rod Stewart.
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Spike connections
Spike grew out of Rod Stewart, Tyla, Hank Williams and Guns N' Roses, shares an orbit with Guess Who, B.U.G. Mafia, Doc and Smiley. 14 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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