Morrissey and Johnny Marr dictated the musical direction of the Smiths. Anderson's musical influences include Erykah Badu, David Bowie, Jill Scott, The Smiths, and Stevie Wonder. This setting was conducive to millers, tanners, potters, smiths and other artisans. Her favorite singer is Morrissey from The Smiths. Cobain later said he was trying to sound like former Smiths frontman Morrissey. The army actively sought out recruits with useful skills such as smiths, carpenters, and butchers. Can, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, The Smiths and The Specials. Shops for joiners and lock smiths were set up. The Jam, Sex Pistols, The Smiths, Chas & Dave. It was influenced by the guitar work of Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Sauron invades Eregion to wrest the rings of power from the Elven smiths. Adams initially described the album as being in the style of the Smiths. Johansen then turned to country blues with his group, The Harry Smiths. Sparks were also namechecked by indie pop band the Smiths. Bleredd is the Oeridian god of Metal, Mines, and Smiths.