Originally Posted by: iamthe_eggman... And Yngwie is the fattest guitar player ever.

... and Lesley West, and Randy Bachman, and Herve Allesant...

Hendrix was amazing and inspirational. That much is beyond dispute. Claims about 'better' or 'best' are pointless. Even in the late 60's, I was disappointed in his live stuff because it was usually played a little too fast and sloppy. But he was unique. And he is rightly revered.