It was only during his teenage years that Allen Stone was introduced to the genre of soul music, which quickly became his passion.
He began collecting classic albums from the 1960s and 1970s and immersed himself in the era’s sounds. Stone’s love for soul music was solidified when he first heard Stevie Wonder’s 1973 album Innervisions at 15.
From that moment on, he was captivated by the music and its messages, which would later inspire his musical style.
Various influential artists have shaped Stone’s musical style, including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Jamie Lidell, and James Morrison.
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