Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen is a guitarist and composer from Stockholm, Sweden.

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.

• Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar
• Michael Troy - Keyboards
• Bjorn Englen - Bass Guitar
• Patrick Johansson - Drums
• Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals

• 1984: Rising Force
• 1985: Marching Out
• 1986: Trilogy
• 1988: Odyssey
• 1990: Eclipse

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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