[Rick Lee]

I give Clapton his due, but his playing never really gave me goosebumps. I like some of his songs, but was never moved to learn them.

I saw BB King once and, while I wasn't a huge fan, he blew me away. He plays almost no chords and doesn't sing over his playing, only plays between words. But that guy has a feel and groove like some spirit is talking through him. I thought he was wonderful.

I've seen Yngwie a few times and, while he's a real prick, he is one of the most amazing technical players out there.

Eric Johnson, Brian May and Eddie Van Halen are still my favorites. You hear them and know immediately it's them and every time I hear them I want to grab my guitar and play along. No one else does that to me.