Criteria: Rock Guitarists are ranked by originality, influence, creativity, and skill (technique, versatility). (*=R.I.P.) 1. Jimi Hendrix* (Jimi Hendrix Experence, Band of Gypsys, session work) 2. Jeff Beck* (The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck Group, session work, solo) 3. Eddie Van Halen* (Van Halen) 4. Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos, solo) 5. Jimmy Page (The Yardbird
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