George Lynch (musician)

George Lynch
Lynch in 2009
Background information
Born (1954-09-28) September 28, 1954
Genres
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1977–present
Member ofDokken, Lynch Mob, The End Machine
Websitegeorgelynch.com
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George Lynch (born September 28, 1954) is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the hard rock/heavy metal band Dokken and his post-Dokken solo band Lynch Mob. He is regarded as one of the most renowned and influential metal guitarists of the 1980s, noted for his distinctive playing style and sound.

He is ranked No. 47 on the list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by Guitar World magazine and No. 10 on the "Top 10 Metal Guitarists of All Time" by Gibson.