i absolutely agree dude. but i have to stick to my origional post on this, unless you are one of the get rich quick slags (best of euphoria etc etc) and just out and out copy whats popular at the time then it isnt possible to become over influenced.
you look up to your idols, you become inspired by what they do and you develope your own sound.
Granted you do the odd remix here and there but thats more a homage to the particular artist.