Gotta agree with Mr 420 on this one, John Squire's guitar playing has influenced my playing style more than any other guitarist, seen them twice live and they were brilliant.
Also, saw Pulp play at the free Heineken Festival in Leeds in 1995, which was meant to be their only UK festival appearance until John Squire fell off his mountain bike in San Francisco, meaning Pulp replaced the Roses as headliners at Glastonbury 95. They were fantastic, highlight of the entire day, which also included indie bands like Menswear, Marion, 60ft Dolls, Echobelly, Sleeper etc.
*Not just a long haired Metalhead