Today, we’re delighted to welcome The Hollywood Stars, the American rock band known for their energetic sound and their place in the Los Angeles rock scene of the 1970s. For this interview, we have the pleasure of talking with Scott Phares. Taste question: Which three artists have influenced you the most, and what can you tell us about how they’ve influenced you? Who is the artist you dislike and why will he/she never influence you?  1.   The Beatles top the list. They exploded just when I was getting into playing music. I bought and played ALL their LPs and a bunch of their singles continuously. I’m still obsessed with them.  2.   Bob Dylan was a big early influence. I still love all the early albums. He had a unique voice that you recognized at once, and his lyrics are just genius.  3.   The Beach Boys had a big impact on me. Surf music was something that really got me into playing guitar, which was my primary role in bands before I t...