Yngwie Malmsteen
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This Swedish supernova first picked up the guitar after seeing Jimi Hendrix on TV as a child.
Moving from Stockholm to America aged just 18, Yngwie quickly became synonymous with neoclassical metal music. In a career spanning decades, Yngwie has released over 20 studio albums and influenced guitarists across the globe.