* Eddie Van Halen: Van Halen was a fan of May's guitar playing and was influenced by his use of two-handed tapping and other innovative guitar techniques.
* Joe Satriani: Satriani is another guitarist who was influenced by May's playing. He has cited May as one of his favorite guitarists and has praised his melodic sense and technical ability.
* Steve Vai: Vai is another guitar virtuoso who was influenced by May. He has said that May's playing was "a big inspiration" to him and that he learned a lot from studying May's techniques.
* Slash: Slash is the lead guitarist for the rock band Guns N' Roses. He has said that May is one of his favorite guitarists and that he was inspired by May's playing when he was first starting out.
* Kirk Hammett: Hammett is the lead guitarist for the rock band Metallica. He has said that May is one of his favorite guitarists and that he was influenced by May's use of harmony and melody in his playing.
May's influence on these musicians and many others is a testament to his skill and creativity as a guitarist and songwriter. He is one of the most respected and influential guitarists in the world and his music has had a major impact on the development of rock music.