In the context of technique and evolution of the electric instrument, I understand where you are coming from. I feel his rhythm playing stands the test of time. Jeff Beck was a contemporary of Hendrix, and has evolved with the times to become a true freak(in the best possible way). Of course, it helps to stay alive.
On Gatton... I lived in the D.C. area and have been to Elvira Street. It crosses S. Capital Street near Bolling AFB. The house from the album cover is, of course, long gone. Danny's family is in Charles County, MD, selling his guitar collection piece by piece. Unfortunate.
Tom Principato is a D.C. area player who flirts with Danny's stylings. Fine player.
"Of course, it helps to stay alive."
Lol. Yup. If he'd lived and gotten off drugs, who knows?
Tom Principato > Blazing Telecasters.
You can only hope that the people buying Danny's stuff are real fans who appreciate what they're buying.