Beatles,REM, anything involving the Finn brothers (Split Enz, Crowded House), Jack Johnson,David Gray,Elvis Costello, the DB’s,Todd Rundgren,Coldplay,Deathcab for Cutie, Wilco, Catfish Haven,Steely Dan,Material Issue,My Morning Jacket,Blue Dogs,Edwin McCain,and…Air Supply j/k.I turn off "classic" rock. Mostly listen to college alternative bands. I like a good singer/songwriter.As far as "one" fave- The Beatles. Far more talented than anyone- ever.