Jeff Young

Jeff Young
Young in 2023
Young in 2023
Background information
Born (1962-03-31) March 31, 1962 (age 62)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
GenresThrash metal, heavy metal, speed metal, blues, classical
OccupationGuitarist
Years active1986–present

Jeffrey "Jeff" Young (born March 31, 1962) is an American guitarist. He graduated from Musicians Institute in 1985, and is best known for his time with the thrash metal band Megadeth, appearing on the 1988 album So Far, So Good... So What! (Capitol Records). In 1998, Young co-wrote, produced and played on the world-fusion album Chameleon by Badi Assad. In addition to his subsequent music projects, he served as a writer for Guitar for the Practicing Musician.