Similarly the mark of true genius was stamped all over Eddie s playing by its inconsistency. Like all true greats the level of ambition and invention in his playing had varied results. Playing with that level of intensity produced moments of pure untouchable genius at the same time some music perfectionists are sometimes turned off by the bum notes of all the greats like Jimi and Eddie. Perhaps what these people fail to realize is that playing on the edge is what sets these people apart. Innovation involves taking risks.
Technical competence has little to do with emotion and fire when playing an instrument.
Eddie played and sang with such emotion that he was often ridiculed by other members of the mob for crying whilst performing in the studio.