accomplishments.
Regardless of what anyone thinks, they are all very talented in one form or another to have done what millions of others only dream of.
Success comes from a combination of gifts; Personality, looks, charactor, etc...........
Hendrix was talented in more ways than guitar. His voice was unique as were his expressions, from clothing to playing a guitar upside down.
Many were fascinated that a Black Man even liked his style of music, let alone creating it.