I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen, and they don't take the time to learn the basics.
“Without sounding pompous, I really do feel that I have a set of standards that I must adhere to, even leaving aside considerations of what the readers expect.”
“Normally, when I skydive, even in winter, I wear very thin gloves. I want to be flexible, with fast reactions.”