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Who were the Kooks' main influence?
The Kooks have mentioned drawing on a number of varied sources to create their sound, listing the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Chris de Burgh among influences.
Have The Kooks influenced any other bands?
Did Thin Lizzy say anything about the Kooks influence on their music?
How has The Kooks' style been described?
The Kooks have been been described once as a more energetic Thrills or a looser Sam Roberts Band, maybe even a less severe Arctic Monkeys at times.

Question: Who described their style in that way?
Self-contained rewrite: Who described The Kooks' style as a more energetic Thrills or a looser Sam Roberts Band, maybe even a less severe Arctic Monkeys at times?