I know I've no dog in this fight but I just checked out Guthrie Govan. Well, now. That man is class. I ain't no connoisseur but this clown has much musicality, he slips effortlessly from one style to another, one minute its rocky, next jazz, next whatever. Fair play. I listened to a few songs (live vids) and I like the way he lets the band do their bit, he has some tidy bass players with him. Regardless, in general, the virtuoso stuff aint my style. Impressive but boring (after 20mins), I find. So, what I want to ask is this; Cried, what came first, the Bucket or the Govan?
Also, I vote for whoever the fuck is in Riot. Some player.