Back a long time ago, we didn’t have the genre "classic rock". Which I always thought was a restrictive and stagnant term. Every tune is well known and nothing new added. Also there were a lot of record stores to spend hours browsing.

It’s a matter of exposure. In high school, I took a music appreciation and history class. Because of this I wanted to challenge my ears and go a different path. Sort of enjoyed being a snob.

Having the internet exploded everything. About 85% of my current collection never gets commercial airplay. I suggest you get out of your comfort zone. Rolling Stone magazine recently lhad an article of the best 250 guitarists of all time. Though it’s very flawed, you can check them all out via YouTube.

I always love checking out new stuff because as you suggest you can sometimes feel a bit burnt out on the same old, same old. Go check out something else until the mood hits to go back to what feels like home.

Definitely do that! You will eventually find interest it again, even if it takes years.

Sometimes you need to take a break for awhile to reset.