I think every young musician wants to be like his heroes only time tought me that the only thing that matters is your own identity! And thats even harder to accomplish! I think it works best to pick what inspires you from your heroes and make it your own...not meaning to copy but to take the essence of what they are doing and give your own take about it! I've found it more interesting to know all the basics of different styles whether it being rnb jazz or latin...its all linked in a way but i feel everyone needs to know WHERE it comes from!

You have the cats that want to the best in what THEY do...I'd rather take the rest to THE BEST we can be together! Not meaning you shouldn't be educated propperly!! cuz that only makes it easier to execute what you want to play!

I don't know if you know these cats? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuBAfPi1cVo they seem to doing well? they are ALL heroes of mine! and I don't play all the instruments!