The question "Who are your musical influences?" is a sort of behavioral-based interview question in that it can give you insight into a musician's background, preferences and even personality. Guitarist and writer Arlen Roth notes in a blog post for Gibson.com that your musical influences help shape your musical choices, styles and tastes. A musician doesn't necessarily need to have the same influences or genre as your organization -- a classical violinist might consider rock or heavy metal as influences, and a heavy metal guitarist might list Beethoven or Schubert as important -- but this question can help you get to know the interviewee's musical preferences and background