Well my very first influance that made me anna play was Tony Iommi(boy I reall stand out in a group for originality lol)

Anway the guitarists whos lead technique has most influenced me are:
Ritchie Blackmore
Audley Freed
Dickey Betts
Lead guitarist from heart,not sure weather Nancy Wilson played all the leads or not.

Guitarists whos soulfullness influenced me are:
BB King
Carlos Santana
Jeff Healey

Guitarists whom I've stolen bits from and moved on are:
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Eddie Van Halen
Michael Schenker
Dave Murray(Maiden)
Sam Andrews(Janis Joplin)