There are so many to mention, most of my favs are jazz but as far as mainstreams stuff, here is a few
Mick Taylor on can you hear me knocking. Not technical but amazing feel, tone and phrasing. start listening at 4:35
the most balls out, aggressive, testosterone fueled guitar recording, ever
22 yr old kid changing the way the guitar will be played forever and filling a 3:48 song with more guitar tricks, technical virousity and aggression than ever before or since