5. Eric Clapton 4. Angus Young 3. Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Eddie Van Halen 1. Jimmy Page Honorable Mention Alex Lifeson Billy Gibbons Brian May Buddy Guy David Gilmour Dickey Betts Dimebag Darrell Duane Allman Gary Moore George Harrison Jack White Jimi Hendrix Joe Perry Joe Satriani Joe Walsh John Mayer Jonny Lang Keith Richards Lindsey Buckingham Mark Knopfler Pete Townsend Prince Randy Rhoads Ritchie Blackmore Santana Slash Steve Morse Steve Vai Vernon Reid Yngwie Malmsteen