Yeah, I'm definitely still working on technique. Thanks for the compliment!
I think you misunderstood me though. Believe me, I would hate to sound like somebody I am not. That is one thing that I try to stay away from because it makes singers sound very mediocre, when they try to sound exactly like other singers that they admire. It's okay to be inspired, but some people take that to a whole new level.
Rock is one of my influences. I didn't say I wanted to sound like Shaun, but instead I just want to learn distortion as a stylistic effect, kind of like the way he does it. I do not desire to use that all the time when I'm singing.