Tommy Emmanuel

Tommy Emmanuel
Emmanuel in Berlin, September 2024
Emmanuel in Berlin, September 2024
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Thomas Emmanuel
Born (1955-05-31) 31 May 1955 (age 69)
Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia
GenresJazz, pop, rock, country
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1962–present
LabelsSony, Columbia, Favored Nations
Websitetommyemmanuel.com
Signature

William Thomas Emmanuel AM (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist. Originally a session player in many bands, he has released many award-winning recordings as a solo artist. In June 2010, Emmanuel was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM);[1] in 2011, he was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown.[2] In 2019, he was listed by MusicRadar as the best acoustic guitarist in the world.[3]

  1. ^ "It's an Honour – Honours – Search Australian Honours". Itsanhonour.gov.au. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Roll of Renown". TCMF. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  3. ^ Parker, Matt (12 December 2019). "The 10 best acoustic guitarists in the world today". MusicRadar. Retrieved 3 August 2021.