He started out in confrontational theatre in 1970s New York, moved into the city's far-leftfield 80s rock scene (becoming an early influence on the likes of Sonic Youth) and is now best known as a composer of unconventional symphonies for massed guitar ensembles.
Although Cynicism concentrated solely on ethics, Cynic philosophy had a big impact on the Hellenistic world, ultimately becoming an important influence for Stoicism.
Back home, Milton Nascimento has been a superstar for over three decades, and is as celebrated for his gloriously flexible vocals as for his experimental songs and thoughtful lyrics.He has created a style of his own, mixing Latin influences with jazz-fusion and western pop, in the process becoming a major influence for the likes of Pat Metheny.
Dining is becoming a key influence on our choice of holiday destination.
Before the attempt on his life during the primary campaign in 1972, Wallace was well on his way to becoming a major influence at the Democratic convention.
The church continued to grow in wealth and prestige, becoming a formidable influence in Philippine politics by encouraging its members to vote in elections.
If China believed Bashir was becoming a destabilizing influence, Ocampo said China might be more open to his removal as long as his replacement would guarantee support for China's economic interests.
The people dispersed into many settlements, quickly becoming a major influence to the lumber and food industries in the region.
He took on the role not only of being responsible for his own choices in life, but becoming a positive influence to his community and a sense of pride to his friends and family.
Among these the most important intellectual figure was John Duns Scotus, who studied at Oxford, Cambridge and Paris and probably died at Cologne in 1308, becoming a major influence on late Medieval religious thought.
