Well i have to say that my number one influence is Jimi Hendrix...he can do anything. his solos are amzing and he could play behind his back with his teeth...ANYTHING! He set the bar for any rock and roller to follow! And I cannot disagree with you about Chuck,Satriani, and Vai they are all very amazing musicians...Yngwie Malmsteen is also a very great musician. I also think that thrash guitarists such as Kerry King, Dimebag Darrel, and Max Cavalera have all influenced me quite a bit as well...as you can see these influences all come together to form the style i play, which is classic/power metal...