You just proved my point with the "passion" remark. Technicality means nothing, or close to it, anyway. It's about the artistic aspect, innovation, craft, being unique. Now you can play as fast and as precise as you want to -- but without any of what I just listed, you're nothing.
Hendrix, over-rated? Not even close.
the power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. george bernard shaw
