Yngwie Malmsteen
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Malmsteen in 2008 | |
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| Birth name | Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck |
| Also known as | Lars Y. Loudamp |
| Born | 30 June 1963 Hässelby-Vällingby, Sweden |
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| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1978–present |
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| Website | yngwiemalmsteen.com |
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (/ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, Swedish pronunciation: [lâːʂ ˈjuːhan ˈʏŋvɛ lânːɛrbɛk] on 30 June 1963) is a Swedish-American 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.