Who were your main influences when starting the band?

Im doing a report on you guys for history of rock and i have to find out:

- Who were your main influences when starting the band?
- What (the Used) songs do you think are the most important?
- If you know;who have you influenced?
- The "Birth Place" of The Used
- Why do you think your important to Rock?
- Out of all your songs,what seems to be the most "popular"?

Thanks Guys