As for influences, the big ones are:
-Geddy Lee
-Chris Squire
-Jaco Pastorius
and
-John Paul Jones
Now, as for players I personally know and have been aided/inspired by, the 3 big ones are
-My Dad
-My Uncle Mark
and
-My former worship minister Bill
My dad exposed me to a lot of interesting bass music as well as taught me the basics. Mark taught me how to perform more advanced techniques (slap/pop, tap, etc). Bill, by making me play in many different band settings, caused me to mesh my fundamentals and my showy playing into a useful, solid groove which made me a well rounded bassist.
Hobbies and Interests
Guitar, Philosophy, Math, and being a constructive critic
Signature
The Fender Jazz Bass Club # 143
The Fretless Club # 253