I'm one of those who started out listening the 70's heros, Richie Blackmore, Hendrix, Angus young, Tommi Iommi etc etc etc.

I don't think that many who came out in the 80's were all that special, a lot of rock/metal bands who came out such as Europe, bon jovi, cinderella, skid row etc etc, sold out to the pop sell's nonsence. In that I mean more on saleability than playing from the heart, where music should come from.

Saying that the likes of Vai and satriana sure can play, and I must confess as to liking Limp Bizkit, wes plays extremley balls'y. Recently the guitar is on its way back.

Then again their loaded with cash and I'm not.