anyone AFTER Hendrix
known for guitar playing, of course, owes him something...he is either emulated to some degree or he is a force that was reacted against due to a performer's limitations...don't mince my words on purpose...only piss-ants do such things.
The artist builds on the important work that came before and also adds something novel to make their own art valid.
By the way, ever figure out those barre chords?
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