Joe is so personable, really a regular guy..While Frampton does have the talent, I've always felt Gilmore is more of a mechanic..
Joe has the flow in his fingers, and even live, he doesn't need the special backing bits, just the band, his guitar, and his amps (special tho' they are)..
I do hope he get's it, but he's not the stand out..but hey, Jethro Tull won years ago, and what a shock that was..which is why I think Martin Barre should be up there..play electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, flute, and anything else Ian Anderson throws at you, and do it for over 30 years...
Have a great one, we'll see
Mike