Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen
Malmsteen in 2008
Malmsteen in 2008
Background information
Birth nameLars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck
Also known asLars Y. Loudamp
Born (1963-06-30) 30 June 1963 (age 61)
Hässelby-Vällingby, Sweden
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • bandleader
  • producer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1978–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websiteyngwiemalmsteen.com

Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (/ˈɪŋv ˈmɑːlmstn/; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, Swedish pronunciation: [lâːʂ ˈjuːhan ˈʏŋvɛ lânːɛrbɛk] on 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]

  1. ^ Tyrangiel, Josh (14 August 2009). "The 10 Greatest Electric-Guitar Players of All Time". Time. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. ^ Keells, Michael. T (30 May 2018). "The best guitarists in history". Culturasonora. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.