As somebody said, awesome songwriter and ahead of his time but I don’t like him as a guitarist. Too much pyrotechnics and juggling, not my cup of tea. He was also very erratic for someone with his fame. In my opinion SRV did everything Hendrix did only that he did it much better.
Same happened after Senna passed away, a young hero dying at his peak is the key to immortality and worshiping. You’re born “knowing” that Hendrix is the greatest guitarist ever and Senna the best driver of all time. It’s printed in our brains even before we know what guitars and cars are. I never let it cloud my judgement though.