You're right, Mike. At the risk of offending folks, Hendrix and Beck and Van Halen relied on guitar pyrotechnics and not realy melody. I don't care for Hendrix much at all. But folks like George Harrison, and Eric Clapton do great melodic work. Beautiful music. On the Live In Japan album, George & Eric played together and sounded great, especially on "Something." Beautiful electric guitar variations on the riffs, very tastefully done, almost classical in structure. And no one can slide like George. It at times can soar and break your heart.

--Mbo