Jens Johansson
Swedish keyboardist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jens Ola Johansson[1] (born 2 November 1963 in Stockholm) is a Swedish keyboardist and pianist. Jens got famous in the early 80's when he and his brother Anders (drums) joined Yngwie Malmsteen's "Rising Force". Jens is the son of the legendary Swedish Jazz pianist Jan Johansson. Jens has also worked with the legendary guitar player Allan Holdsworth.
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Born | (1963-11-02) 2 November 1963 (age 60) Stockholm, Sweden |
Genres | Power metal, symphonic metal, neoclassical metal, heavy metal, jazz fusion |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Keyboards, synthesizers, piano |
Years active | 1982–present |
Website | panix |
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He's currently working with the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and Ritchie Blackmore's rock project Rainbow. He is notable for his high-speed and technical skills in the style of neoclassical, fusion and rock.