I agree we can put him on the list I knew I'd see him on there before I started reading the article but 17?!?
First off I think I should explain what I think of when picking the 'Greatest' of anything:
1)Originality
2)Influence
3)Longevity
4)Continued metamorphosis (I really didn't want to use this term but I couldn't think of a better one)
5)Resume (ie. Artists that they have worked with)
that's basically it, while I'll give him credit for being original and having a decent resume, I think he's lacking in the other three categories. I mean the guy has only been on the scene for a couple years he hasn't had enough time to really influence anybody's playing. Maybe when the young kids playing guitar today grow up to have there own bands and list him as their inspiration I'll reconsider, but as of now I don't think he's had near as much of an impact as say Santana who is only two steps ahead of him.
O that and he's all pasty and what not i mean come on casper get a tan for cryin out loud.