Also ,"greatest guitar player that ever lived " is a subjective term. Greatest at what? Malcom Young and Keith Richards are the 2 greatest rhythm player in rock and roll,and songwriting is their sole aim. Do they get props? Tony Iommi lost his fingers in an accident and subsequently created a new genre of music that may be the most distinct influence ever. Hendrix changed the landscape,yes,and so did Eddie . I don't know. It's subjective. I think Jeff Beck is as good as any rock player that ever lived,but then again someone else might say Steve Vai or even Zappa.