Mike Oldfield for his three first albums-masterpieces (and some others), for being a real visionnary in Music, for the emotions he carried and his fabulous guitar playing...

Peter Hammill, how can we feel unchanged after listening to Peter Hammill's voice. It's always a great chaos inside. From his music with Van Der Graaf Generator to his solo works, everything is emotionally so powerful. Just listen to Still Life album by Van Der Graaf Generator. A great journey in the storm of emotions.

Omar Rodriguez from The Mars Volta, for redefining the world of guitar today...

Daniel Gildenlow from Pain Of Salvation for his voice(s), his music, his lyrics and concepts...

Neal Morse, former Spock's Beard's leader... Even if I don't share his personnal beliefs, I deeply admire his talents of musician (voice, guitar, keyboards) and his way of composing and writing music, it's absolutely incredible!

Steven Wilson, the main caracter of Porcupine Tree but leads a lot of other projects like Blackfield, No-Man, Bass Communion, works on different music like Opeth, Marillion, OSI etc etc. A really great songwriter, one of my favourite. I am definately moved inside by his lyrics and his sad stories. A true artist with a really emotional world that deeply speaks to me...

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I have a lot more heros in the music field (Peter Hammill, Mike Portnoy, Chris Squire, Steven Wilson, Arjen Lucassen, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Mike Oldfield, Paula Cole)...
It's more difficult for me to find some heroes around me, in the world... It doesn't really exist anymore, isn't it?
Anyway, every people who manage to stay to true to themselves, without wearing a mask, are some kind of heroes. Be sincere and assume it is like heroism for me those days...