Jimi was the first to rip into that style. Clapton comes along and smooths it out and is the best in his prime. Page, Beck, Klopfler, Slash( don't like his music but) ...Allman, Prince, Sartiani, Albert's King & Cummings. IMHO :popcorn:
I play guitar and I know what I enjoy, but who is the best ?????? .. .......Clapton will always be my go to guy, but this guy is amazing (to me).