Ok, I normally don't get into discussions like this for a few reasons, most of which will come out with time if this gets any replies. And I will not use the term "greatest ever"...just one of the greats.

I'm looking for who you all think is one of the greatest guitarists, and proof of your opinion, such as a youtube video or something. As the forum description said, no uploading of illegal music.

I'll start.

Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big / Racer X. He's amazingly fast, and still musical at the same time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-dqCMEhgW4

Steve Vai for me! This is my favorite solo clip and it's from the movie "the crossroads" with the Karate kid when they battle it out. Awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0QKbnCDW94

Great movie. Steve Vai and Ry Cooder going at it. Awesome stuff.

I'm going to throw another Paul Gilbert video out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHPA28ficL0

Bump! Since more and more people are on the site as of lately...