Tommy Bolin is my favorite player of all time. I loved the direction he took both Purple and James Gang... UNMISTAKEABLE!!! Danny Gatton was a huge influence on my current favorite player Joe "Bonamonster" Bonamassa. But I must give props to good ole' Leslie West... In the early 70's, Mountain was one of my first concerts. He's still out there rockin' the world and playin as good or better than ever. Great list!