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- Name: Lars Johan Yngve Lannerback
- Born: June 30, 1963
- Genre: Rock
- Origin: Stockholm, Sweden
- Active: 1978 - present
- Albums: 26
- Labels: Polydor Records, Polygram Records, Elektra Records
- 2003: He joined Joe Satriani and Steve Vai as part of the G3 supergroup
- Appears in the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II
- Malmsteen plays Fender Stratocaster guitars
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Playing Style
Malmsteen is best known for his neo-classical guitar technique. He developed his style by learning how to play 19th century violinist Niccolo Paganini pieces on the guitar.Band Members
- Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar
- Michael Troy - Keyboards
- Bjorn Englen - Bass Guitar
- Patrick Johansson - Drums
- Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
Influences
Malmsteen cites violinist Niccolo Paganini and Johann Sebastian Bach as two of his biggest classical music influences along with classic rock guitarists Brian May and Ritchie Blackmore.
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