A Chili Pepper Goes Alone

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante is recording his solo album, which will have guest appearances by Johnny Marr of Modest Mouse and Flea. The always soulful Frusciante explains his inspiration for the album:

"The drive to create music that is pure is my highest priority. Sometimes I'll get extremely technical in my approach, and other times I'll just kind of go with the gods of music."

"I think an artist has to answer to whatever spirits are guiding him. Even if they're in conflict, that's OK."

Conflict is probably better. The gods of music are boring when they all get along.