Johan Malmsteen
Swedish guitarist
1963 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish guitarist
Born
June 30, 1963
Age
~63 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer, record producer, guitarist
SwedenBorn in Stockholm
1963
Born in Stockholm (1963-06-30)
Present
Age ~63
About
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen 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.
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Who is Johan Malmsteen?+
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen 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.
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Malmsteen born?+
Johan Malmsteen was born on June 30, 1963.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — June 30, 1963
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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