Of all the well-known artists who have influenced Prince, which has the strongest and weakest influence in 2011? I'd say I don't see the Sly Stone influence now as much as in the past but his current guitar playing and posing shows Hendrix is influencing him more than ever.

Santana has influened him alot as a guitarist

Larry Graham (some enthusiasts) may hate this but, I believe he has the most influence on him. Musicially speaking: James Brown, Sly Stone, Santana and a few newer artist here and there that he's mentioned that he likes: Alicia Keyes, Esmerelda Spaulding, Janell Monet, a lot of girls it seems.