As stated earlier- SRV is the best IMHO- fluid, emotion, technique and never boring.
However, Clapton has some real gems out there, especially in his drug and booze, broken hearted rage for Layla. Nobody knows you..., Have You Ever Loved a woman, Bell Bottom blues.
One of the best all time recorded guitar works, IMHO is Crossroads. Attack and emotion and fluid. Burns it up!!! And Spoonful??? Another one.
Of course, Clapton did Beyond The Cradle- this definitely put him in the realm of greats.