Apocalyptica... It's a bit different but one does not talk about rocking with cello without crediting them for figuring out that cello is the guitar on any orchestra.

Comparing them to Hendrix is pretty disingenuous.

Hendrix was not only technically innovative in terms of the way he played guitar, but he could also use those techniques to write music.

The 2Cellos guys are certainly great musicians, but so far all I've seen them do is covers. I could be wrong and they might be writing amazing original pieces, but they're famous for their covers.

Well, I'm going to respect Elton's opinion on this one. I believe he's got enough clout in songwriting and singing, playing and recording to know when he hears some talent. As someone who was there to hear Hendrix live as well as most of rock as it developed, he's got the experience, earned first hand. I know the internet is filed their with covers, but I do believe they write their own music as well.