Couldn't agree more with Comfortably Numb (as much about what he doesn't play as what he doesn't) and SRV's Little Wing (I remember with perfect clarity how blown away by this I was in 1993 with all the feeling and dynamic range). In between the hair and cut off arms, Marty Friedman's up there in my book. Great feel and technique....a rare thing. Start at about 2:50 for some frizzy awesomeness.
Great video. I always loved Nuno Bettencourts percussive style to riffs. I seem to remember he started out playing the drums?