There's certain songs that when you hear them, it changes the course of your life forever.
We caught up with X Ambassadors prior to their headlining set at the 93XRT Holiday Jam at the Vic Theatre to find out what songs most influenced them. As a band with an eclectic sound, you can imagine they were shaped by a wide-array of songs growing up.
"Scar Tissue" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Frontman Sam Harris revealed this was the first song he ever sang in public back in his middle school band.
"Through Being Cool" - Saves The Day
Like Harris, one of drummer Adam Levin's first public performance was to this song.
"You Know What I Mean" - Jeff Beck
Keyboardist Casey Harris notes this was the song that inspired him to really focus on mastering the piano.
"B.O.B" - Outkast
There's certain songs that when you hear it, you're completely blown away. For Sam Harris, this was one of them.
Snoop Dogg - Doggy Style
Levin loves this album for two reasons. One, the music is great. Two, he received the album as a gift from his grandmother who completely ignored the parental advisory sticker.




