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George Lynch

1954 - Today

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George Lynch (born September 28, 1954) is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the hard rock/heavy metal band Dokken and his post-Dokken solo band Lynch Mob. He is regarded as one of the most renowned and influential metal guitarists of the 1980s, noted for his distinctive playing style and sound. He is ranked No. 47 on the list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by Guitar World magazine and No. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. George Lynch is the 2,079th most popular musician (down from 1,939th in 2024), the 11,131st most popular biography from United States (down from 9,870th in 2019) and the 821st most popular American Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, George Lynch ranks 2,079 out of 3,175. Before him are Allauddin Khan, Constant Lambert, Mia Zapata, Sverre Kjelsberg, Stefan Olsdal, and Pierre Pincemaille. After him are Pierre Bastien, Brian Welch, Sid Wilson, Gem Archer, Glyn Johns, and Woody Shaw.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1954, George Lynch ranks 536. Before him are Lepa Mladjenovic, Louis Sachar, Iskandar Khatloni, Bruce Hornsby, Jutta Kirst, and Lynne Frederick. After him are Vasilis Hatzipanagis, Alex English, Isidore Mvouba, Janusz Wojciechowski, Juan Antonio Corbalán, and Ole Kjær.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, George Lynch ranks 11,133 out of 20,380. Before him are Merv Griffin (1925), Simone Biles (1997), Amedee Reyburn (1889), John R. Leonetti (1956), Oscar Hijuelos (1951), and Kathy Griffin (1960). After him are Rembrandt Peale (1778), Jane Smiley (1949), Nia Peeples (1961), Mike Mignola (1960), Nick Chinlund (1961), and Alex English (1954).

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Among MUSICIANS In United States

Among musicians born in United States, George Lynch ranks 821. Before him are Baby Dodds (1898), Bud Shank (1926), James Shaffer (1970), Jack Casady (1944), George Adams (1940), and Mia Zapata (1965). After him are Brian Welch (1970), Sid Wilson (1977), Woody Shaw (1944), Terry Callier (1945), The Rev (1981), and Charlie Puth (1991).

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