Schwarzenyaeger
Formerly "Dog-In-Door"
Yeah man. If you ever get a chance to catch a clinic he's playing, do it. Super chill guy - you're probably right, and additionally he's not bitter about the fact he never achieved more success, I think.
I like to think that he is recognized by his peers as one of the greatest, playing the G3 and all. The mainstream unsurprisingly ignored his work but musicians admire his work. I'd be more than content with that.
Plus he can live off of his work and clinics, AFAIK.