What do you think of Buckethead Garce? Similar line of thought I gues.
Hey I'm in Toronto as well, wanna go for drinks or something? You seem like an interesting guy
I also love guitar, my dad is a big music fan and I was raised on guys like Jeff Healey, Wilcox, etc. My favourites are SRV and BB King. Even if BB wasn't "the best" that guy can make my spine tingle. Also really love great blues harmonica, Junior Wells, Little Walter, Musselwhite, etc.
I guess you remember Crowbar from Toronto? With their one album "Greatest Hits" :P