Joe Satriani IMO is the best. I have all his stuff and one of his best albums/DVD's is "Live in San Francisco" double set. His music is 95% instrumental and he does rock, blues, funk and progressive jazz. I've seen him in 4 different "House of Blues" and several times in Pittsburgh. He does an annual tour called G3 (guitar x3) with Steve Vai and a guest. This years guest was John Petrucci. The album was released a little while ago and his website has a couple videos from their tour in Tokyo.
I know you've heard his music (movies, commercial and games) and he's been around for years. I know it isn't for everyone but if your interested take a look. This is just a way to introduce him and maybe turn you on to some awesome guitar work.
Joe doing "Up in Flames"
http://www.satriani.com/webcast/2005-11-02/popup-upinflames.html
Joe, Steve and John doing Hendrix's "Foxy Lady"
http://www.satriani.com/webcast/2005-11-02/popup-foxylady.html
Enjoy!
I know you've heard his music (movies, commercial and games) and he's been around for years. I know it isn't for everyone but if your interested take a look. This is just a way to introduce him and maybe turn you on to some awesome guitar work.
Joe doing "Up in Flames"
http://www.satriani.com/webcast/2005-11-02/popup-upinflames.html
Joe, Steve and John doing Hendrix's "Foxy Lady"
http://www.satriani.com/webcast/2005-11-02/popup-foxylady.html
Enjoy!