So whose that - well - Man / Uriah Heep / Wishbone Ash / Camel / Yes / Europe and then of course bands from the states started moving coming over - Van Halen / Aerosmith / Skynyrd etc.
The 70's in the UK had some great musicians and in my opinion this has been built on by some great bands from the states - Dokken / Tesla to name two.
Whats wonderful about the guitar is that it is just our own imagination that holds us back - an in my case skill.
Anyway back to practice............