I didn't take your comments as any knock on Tony as a player. It's a matter of knowing what he's trying to accomplish and using the technique(s) that get it done. He obviously has all the rhythm chops anyone could want as well as his patented solo style. I guess he's just developed an optimum way of getting his music across in a studio or well-miked live setting that's separate from the rhythm stuff.
Most people would kill to have either one of those techniques, he's got both and can choose.
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