Which artist cited Garth Hudson as an early influence?
Paul McCartney
Bruce Springsteen
Bon Jovi
Elton John
Answer
Elton John has cited Garth Hudson as an early influence, saying that he was the first musician he heard who played the organ like a lead instrument. He has also said that Hudson's work on the Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was a major influence on his own music.
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