Yngwie Malmsteen
Swedish guitarist (born 1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (/ˈɪŋveɪ/ /ˈmɑːlmstiːn/; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, Swedish pronunciation: [lâːʂ ˈjuːhan ˈʏŋvɛ lânːɛrbɛk]); born 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist. He first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical playing style in heavy metal, and has released 22 studio albums in a career spanning over 40 years. In August 2009, Time magazine named Malmsteen No. 9 on its list of the 10 best electric guitar players of all time.[1][2]
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Birth name | Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck |
Also known as | Lars Y. Loudamp |
Born | (1963-06-30) 30 June 1963 (age 60) Hässelby-Vällingby, Sweden |
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Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1978–present |
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Website | yngwiemalmsteen.com |
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