Heads up to the wanna be players....
I mentor people, in the local scene. Biggest thing I hear, and I see, are people that want technical perfect on performance. Got news for ya... everything you hear in radio or media, has been polished. My experience.... wanna make a difference? Doesn't matter if it's perfect! Learn textbook, see it live.
Best advice i can give is.... make it fit YOU!
If Angus, and Pete Townsend can do it, so can you!