Ooh! Discussion, and things get interesting
Estreetfan,
Carlos Santana - a true Great, in my rotating Top 20. As for Orianthi and Jesse Cook, I watched the former perform Voodoo Chile Live, the latter Havana. Both are technically precise, but Jesse has passion in his playing. Orianthi didn't hit a wrong note, but they were too crystal clear, too clinical - and I watched a couple more performances. She has an unquestionable gift, maybe the Heart will follow.
Lara,
Stevie Ray Vaughn, Muddy and Neil Young came close - Top 20 or higher. Zappa holds a special place in my heart.
With all the manufactured dross around these days real Musicians are having a hard time making it Big. Where are the next Queen, Oasis, AC/DC?
Diandra,
Lenny Kravitz is another one who is up there. 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' is a Classic. I need to pass Judgement on the others mentioned another night, my eyes have gone.
Dave.