The musical style of Big Dumb Face was influenced by Ween and Mr. Bungle.
The LP version of Disco Volante (1995) by the avant-garde metal band Mr. Bungle contained a hidden groove on both sides of the record, in certain sections only.
Among the band's many musical influences are groups such as Oingo Boingo, Mr. Bungle, Cop Shoot Cop, and Fishbone (with whom Gil Sharone has performed).
It has been recorded or performed live by over 100 artists, including Carla Thomas, Tom Clay, The Staple Singers, Judy Garland, The Supremes, Cilla Black, The Chambers Brothers, McCoy Tyner, Barry Manilow, Jad Fair with Daniel Johnston, Ed Ames, Johnny Mathis, Zwan, Steve Tyrell, Luther Vandross, Andrea Ross, Aimee Mann, Rigmor Gustafsson, Stacey Kent, Mr. Bungle, The Young Americans, Rick Astley and Coldplay.
Notable collaborators include Glenn Spearman, Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth, Mr. Bungle (with whom he toured in support of their albums Disco Volante and California), Secret Chiefs 3, Mondo Cane and Oingo Boingo.