1. Slash-the last GREAT rock guitarist to come out in my opinion, others have been good, but he's the man. He's not too technical-he's got something better-a great feel for the instrument. That's something that just comes naturally. One last word: TONE.

2. Eric Clapton-'Nuff said

3. Joe Perry & Brad Whitford- One without the other is like night without darkness. The best 1-2 riff punch in rock history.

4. Brad Paisley-He's a new guy and he's country-therefore some of you may not really have heard him. But I will say he's one of the best I've ever seen perform live. Even if your not into country music, you've got to respect this guy's chops.

5. Stevie Ray Vaughan- once again-feel-you either got it or you don't. It is a God-given talent.
When this guy played, he held nothing back, but it all fit the song. Pure emotion.


Honorable mention: Hendrix, EVH, Chet Atkins, James Burton, Phil Keaggy, Keith Richards(not on skill-but because he changed music-open G, true rhythm that was perfect for the song)