Graham's long time colleague and Hot Press editor Niall Stokes described him: "In many ways, he was a founding father of modern Irish music.

[2] At a recent exhibition of early group photos, McGuinness remembered the role Bill Graham played by introducing him to the band.

[6] Book written by Graham include Enya: The Latest Score,[7] U2: In the name of love : a history[8] and Complete Guide to the Music of U2.

[9] A number of music critics/journalists have cited Graham as a primary influence, in some cases suggesting they got into the field as a direct result of his writing, e.g. Jim Carroll, Irish Times, June 2012– "I blame it all on Bill Graham, the brilliant Hot Press writer who sadly waltzed off this mortal coil in 1996.

I mean, there are a lot of things to carry the rap for and the shit I've written over the years is a damn heavy burden to bear.... Bill's feature took my breath away.

"[10] His funeral drew many of biggest bands from the world of Irish music including Clannad, Altan, U2 and Hothouse Flowers, along with singers Simon Carmody and Gavin Friday.