Clearly no greater legend than Hendrix. For the younger generation of guitarists, Hendrix is still at the head of the pantheon. I heard some boys auditioning the other day for a local group and they were clearly inspired by Hendrix.
Hendrix was great, the best? Debatable for sure, unlike global warming. The first name that pops in my head Eric Johnson, throw in Ry Cooder, Randy Rhodes, Steve Vai. I could probably name 20 worth debating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IUoSTaD7aw&feature=related
speaks for self.