1991 “Use It Like a Paintbrush, Not a Machine”: John Frusciante On the Art of Guitar Playing This classic Red Hot Chili Peppers interview from the GP vault captures the Magik in the minds of Flea and Frusciante as they reflect upon their 1991 masterpiece. “I Have a Whole Career That’s Based Around Crazy Ideas”: Sammy Hagar Reveals How Inspiration Struck Him and Eddie Van Halen The Red Rocker tells the inspiring tale behind Van Halen’s enduring hit “Right Now.” Watch John Frusciante Hard at Work in the Studio As ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’ turns 30 next week we glimpse back to a moment when the 21-year-old was making music history. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Best guitars for kids 2024: Acoustic and electric models for your budding guitar hero2Stedman PureConnect GP-2 and PK-3 cleaning kits review3Dweezil Zappa reveals the ins and outs of Frank Zappa's futuristic setup4"I never had a good voice for singing, so I took it out on the guitar." An epic Duane Eddy interview by Bill Nelson5June 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio