<P> Greta Van Fleet are often compared to Led Zeppelin . Jake related that he "...went through a year of really intensely studying what (Jimmy) Page did to the point I knew how he thought .", but he has studied other classic rock guitarists in a similar manner, specifically mentioning Pete Townshend . Likewise, on his voice being compared to Robert Plant's, Josh said that Plant has certainly been an influence, "though it's not what I was going for ." Stating that he did not even know who Led Zeppelin was until high school, he explained that his singing style came out naturally one day while struggling to be heard over the rest of the band . In a March 2018 interview, Plant cited Greta Van Fleet as one of his favorite up - and - coming bands, saying "they are Led Zeppelin I" and describing Josh as "a beautiful little singer ." </P> <P> Some of Jake's guitar influences include John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, Bert Jansch, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards . Some of the drummers that inspired Danny are Carmine Appice, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell and Michael Shrieve . Sam's favorite bass player is Motown session bassist James Jamerson . </P> <Ul> <Li> Josh Kiszka--lead vocals, tambourine, acoustic guitar (2012--present) </Li> <Li> Jake Kiszka--guitars, backing vocals (2012--present) </Li> <Li> Sam Kiszka--bass guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, organ, piano, backing vocals (2012--present) </Li> <Li> Danny Wagner--drums, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (2013--present) </Li> </Ul> <Li> Josh Kiszka--lead vocals, tambourine, acoustic guitar (2012--present) </Li>

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