I think that Jasons sweep technique is amazing and lot of players are influenced by him on that spot. Still I find him like one of biggest guitar music talents ´cause he was only 17-18 yrs. old while he did first Cacophany album Speed Metal Symphony.

Reason why he won´t be rememberd is ´cause of his illnes (ASL). He was around for about 4-5 years and allready acomplished a very high status, simply a legend. Think if he could play today and all those years till today, than you can ask your self if he would be rememberd.

O yeah, you have forgotten Jimi Hendrix. He´s the godfather of guitar.

Like I sad before, why is fast guitar play always considred as showing off. I think it´s so silly. Music is music and we got to learn to respect evry damn music style.