Guide Note:Yngwie Malmsteen is a guitarist and composer from Sweden, best known for his neo-classical metal technique which became popular during the early 1980s. Malmsteen cites violinist Niccolò Paganini as one of his biggest classical music influences, along with musicians such as Brian May and Ritchie Blackmore.
Fast Facts:
- Birth Name: Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck
- Born: June 30, 1963
- Years Active: 1982-present
- Origin: Stockholm, Sweden
- Labels: Elektra Records, Polydor, Pony Canyon, Polygram
- Rising Force was nominated for a 'Best Rock Instrumental' Grammy Award
- Honored in the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II
- Malmsteen plays Fender guitars
- Discography