Yngwie Malmsteen

Instrumental rock, Musical Artist

1963 –

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Who is Yngwie Malmsteen?

Yngwie Johann Malmsteen is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader. Malmsteen became known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal. Steve Huey of Allmusic stated that, "Yngwie Malmsteen is arguably the most technically accomplished hard rock guitarist to emerge during the '80s."

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Born
Jun 30, 1963
Stockholm
Also known as
  • Malmsteen, Yngwie
  • Yngwie J Malmsteen
  • Yngwie Johann Malmsteen
  • Yngwie Johan Malmsteen
  • Malmsteen, Yngwie J.
  • Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck
  • Lars Y. Loudamp
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • Swedes
Nationality
  • Sweden
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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