Influence, imo, generally informs ones style and approach. Yet many of the things I loved listening to did not necessarily inform my style (at least consciously).
My listening "range" my not be very wide compared to Pedro or CraigB but for me it was somewhat diverse over the years.
The Beatles (and much of the English Invasion)
Genesis/Gentle Giant/Yes/Tull
Joe Pass
Return To Forever
Ray Charles
Hendrix
Cream (and all of the spinoffs)
Chicago/Blood Seat and Tears
Stevie Wonder
Elvis
Zappa
Edgar/Johnny Winter
Primus
ELO
.... and so much more, that's a just a small sample.