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I have been on and off playing guitar for 15 years and have to say I was more influenced by some of the modern guitar Gods.
Three that come to mind are:
Randy Rhoads - Classically trained and a major influence on rock n' roll today.
Joe Satriani - Talented lyricist and guitar wizard suffered with TMJ in his greatest years. He also managed to work with Ibanez (I think) to make the first mirrored paint guitar.
Steve Vai- So good he added
another string.
P.S. Another one came to mind:
Yngwie J. Malmsteen A PURE shredder.
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None of these guys are even close to legendary, even factoring in Rhoads' post-death bump. Playing 1000 notes a second does not a great guitarist make.
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No way, i TOTALLY disagree. Saying that Joe Satriani isn't a legend would make the pool of legends like 10-20 strong. I would say that satch is def one of the top 25 guitar players of all time.