Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen
	Yngwie Malmsteen 2008
Background information
Also known as	Lars Y. Loudamp
Born	Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck; 30 June 1963; Hässelby-Vällingby, Sweden
Genres	Neoclassical metal; heavy metal;
Occupations	Musician; producer; arranger; composer; songwriter;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1976–present
Labels	Polydor; PolyGram; Elektra; Universal; Mascot;
Member of	Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force; Generation Axe;
Formerly of	Steeler; Alcatrazz; Hear 'n Aid; G3;
Website	yngwiemalmsteen.com

Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (/ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, Swedish: [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.