Ezshuffle the guitarists/musicians you mention are all great but its not one of them. The chosen one hasnt been found yet, and i agree with you that he will change the way people play. I dont believe that there was a link between Jimi and Stevie, like there isnt a link between Stevie and the one who is coming. There MUST be a gap, thats why is so important the appearance of a musician who will change the way everybody thinks and play, like Jimi and Stevie did,
and as i said this musician will be gone before he reaches his prime. Robert Johnson also was one of there rare musicians...

It seems the good die young

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