Really? Then you're:
a.) Out of touch with guitarists of the last 50 years
b.) Limited in your exposure to said guitarists.
Ever hear some of the stuff Zappa's guitarists did? How about Vai? How about Satriani? (that list goes on and on). Geez, a 14-year old today can recreate those sounds with ease and have, easily.
Jimi was a pioneer, no doubt, and I am a huge fan. But your statement is just completely out of touch with reality.
Playing with teeth, behind back, etc, etc, is a stage gimmick and has no bearing on the argument. Because those "acts" were performed on stage, and NOT in the studio where he recorded those said sounds in the first place.
