Quoting Josh Chasin <jchasin@nyc.rr.com>:
 By the way, in my book, the Talking Heads and 
Remain in Light had more
> impact on music than Cobain, Run-DMC, and the Sex Pistols combined. 

Which was a response to:

> Here  are the artists who I think really caused major changes in music -- not just what was played, but inspiring artists, movements, etc.
> >
> > Elvis Presley
> > The Beatles
> > The Sex Pistols
> > Run D.M.C.
> > Nirvana
> >
I'd swap the Ramones for the Sex Pistols on this 
one - they were kinda the source of inspiration 
for the Pistols. It's said that Sid idolized Dee Dee.

But...it's just an opinion...

Greg