John Williams (guitarist)
John Williams | |
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Williams in concert in Córdoba, 1986 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | John Christopher Williams 24 April 1941 Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Classical, pop rock, rock, classical rock, progressive rock |
| Occupations | Guitarist, arranger, composer |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Label | Sony Classical/SME |
| Spouse |
Kathy Panama (m. 2000) |
| Children | 2, including Kate Williams |
| Parent(s) | Len Williams and Melaan (née Ah Ket) |
| Relatives | William Ah Ket (grandfather) |
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John Christopher Williams AO OBE (born 24 April 1941) is an Australian and English guitarist known for his solo and ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire. In 1973, he shared a Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Performance category with fellow guitarist Julian Bream for Together (released in the US as Julian and John (Works by Lawes, Carulli, Albéniz, Granados)). Guitar historian Graham Wade has said that "John is perhaps the most technically accomplished guitarist the world has seen."