(I know, I know. Very original topic title. Anyway...)

Well, I discovered Eric Johnson's music today, and have spent the whole day listening to it. Because it is awesome. And this leads into my question;

Dev, I know you play the Eric Johnson strat, but are you influenced by his music in any way? Listening to what I've found thus far, I can see some definite parallels between his work and some of what you did with your solo work and the DTB. I'm just curious if I'm imagining things, or if he really is an influence on you and your playing?