Tommy Emmanuel | |
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Emmanuel at the Soave Guitar Festival in Italy, May 2010 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | William Thomas Emmanuel |
Born | Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia | 31 May 1955
Genres | Jazz, pop, rock, country |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Sony, Columbia, Favored Nations |
Website | tommyemmanuel |
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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]