-set up your guitar/amp or effects box or computer, whatever you're using, so that you can listen to backing tracks and play along with your guitar with effects like overdrive, reverb & delay that you like. If you're using an amp, then make sure you have a way to amplify your backing tracks so it mixes well. You could also look at things like Line 6 Guitar Port, which you can then find "jamtracks" on-line to play along with, or Boss's DR880 which has bass and drum patterns built in, and actually really good guitar effects, so its just a "plug-in & jam" unit.
-set some really clear, attainable goals for yourself, like learning one position of the major or pentatonic scale.
-practice, but everyday, take time to just jam using what you know.. don't worry about playing fast or a lot of notes... just have fun and be creative.
I think you'll find this very rewarding, and you won't be so frustrated, because even though your inspired by a really great guitar player, you're able to have fun with your limited knowledge.
Hope that helps!