Hello again Digger.
In answer to your question regarding whether I write music - the short answer is no. I wish I could. I play a little piano and make a few of my own simple compositions here and there, but nothing of any technical greatness. I attempted to learn guitar in my 20's (37 now!) but just could not get my fingers to accept it. Trouble with myself is that I have a terribly short attention span! Bought myself an accoustic few years back but, alas, it just sits there gathering dust. I just feel much more natural on the piano. I respect those, like yourself, who do play though.
Have to say I agree with most of your guitar heroes. To be fair I haven't listened to much of Angus - I own no ac/dc records, although a few of my mates are always banging on about how pure they are in terms of rock. Gary moore is definately in a league of his own, as is the criminally under-rated Brian May - I adore Queen, and have always felt that Brian's playing gets over-looked, although, to be fair, they did possess one of the greatest frontmen of all time imho!
Love The Beatles (discovered them properly few years back, and no doubt about it they were bleedin' genuises!), and I own all of Radiohead's albums, favourite being Pablo Honey.
Anyway, gone on a bit too long here mate. Take it easy. Paul.
