I don”t play so I can only judge by what I hear. If I can close my eyes and it can take my head away and make me feel high then they rank on my list. ( and I don’t take drugs) I stumbled on this site trying to find some more of the greatest of the greats that I may not of hear of and 4 of them are new to me so thanks, I will have to check them out. Satriani, Hendricks and Eric Johnson would be on the top of my list speaking as a listener. I am surprised not one has mentioned Carlos Santana.
He would also be on the top of my list. If anyone has any suggestions to add to my listeneing please it would be welcome by the way. I also noticed the age group on the list . It is also is my opion that todays musicians don’t cut the mustard whether it is ability or lack of pushng the limit.
For those of you that play,, keep at it,, we need some new blood on that list.

xo