Well said, Craig.

So many bands and artists come to mind when I ponder how audities has influenced my listening habits:
Myracle Brah
Willey Wisely
Rufus Wainright
Splitsville
Greenberry Woods
The Shazam
Sagitarius
Pearlfishers
Sugarbomb
John Miles
Ian Thomas
Ian Matthews
Blinker The Star
Peter Straker
Andy Pratt
and many many more...

later, joe