I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen, and they don't take the time to learn the basics.
“My first fight. I fought a girl that was a little bit heavier, a little bit more experienced and I was petrified because I didn't know what I was getting myself into. And I did really well against her and nobody believed it was my first fight.”
“I know there are, like, 12 rules for late night: a desk, a band. Will people take me seriously if I don't wear a tie?”