...how could I have forgotten Keaggy and Morse?

I put Satriani and Eddie about equal..which is why I didn't put him on my list.

Of the remainder...technically better than Eddie would be Rhoads. The rest all get big style points...but if its raw speed your after...none of those guys are as quick.

From a music standpoint...I agree...I'd be signing that contract at the crossroads to be half as good as any of them.