i dont think u could compare him to them to be honest, he's carved a totally different sound to the names youve mentioned, but i can see where ur coming from, the likes of May and Hood are regarded as total living legends.

Buttman - i think youve hit the nail on the head there, the more free time the more u can get into the production. I have to hold down a full time job myself and i can definately say that this stops me from working on music as much as id like to.