We're on the same page, BF! I simply guessed you'd say names like Garcia, Vai & J.M. & Jorma, or whoever, were better than Duane! Bet others here will!
Stevie Ray was great live... but can his studio stuff really match Duane & Jimi's best? Wasn't Stevie to a large degree a Hendrix disciple/ imitator? Can't accept he was Jimi or Gilmour- good?
Other honorable mentions of the great "pickers" (on the third- level down from my "big three" & next set of names):
James Honeyman- Scott (Pretenders); Steve Howe (Yes, Asia); Dave Mason, Traffic/ Solo; Neil Schon (early Santana & Journey); Mick Taylor (Stones); Brian Jones (Stones); Joe Perry (Aerosmith); Tom Scholz (Boston); Neil Giraldo (Pat Benetar's band-- amazing, trust me!); Dave Davies (Kinks); Trevor Rabin (Yes & Solo); Gary Ritchrath (REO-- pre- sell- out); Steve Hackett (early Genesis); Martin Barre (J. Tull)...
Or at least those are my heroes of Guitar! Am I missing any?
