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.
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.