Yngwie Malmsteen, even if don't like the guy.

Stevie Ray Vaughan, one of the best blues player.

Kirk and James from metallica, I picked up the guitar because of them but hate their new stuff.

But after all the years I've been playing, I can now truly enjoy the talent of guitar player like Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve morse and all the others because I can imagine how much dedication it took them to get there.