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Chris Impellitteri
Chris Impellitteri, 2016 Busan Rock Festival
Background information
Born
(1964-09-25) September 25, 1964 (age 59) Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
Neo-classical metal, heavy metal, speed metal
Occupation(s)
Guitarist
Years active
1983–present
Labels
Relativity Records, JVC
Musical artist
Chris Impellitteri (born September 25, 1964) is an American guitarist and songwriter, who is the lead guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Impellitteri.
In 2003, Guitar One Magazine voted Chris Impellitteri the second-fastest guitar shredder of all time.[1] In 2008, Guitar World magazine named him as one of the fastest guitarists of all time.[2] In 2023, Impellitteri was inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame.[3]
^"Fastest Guitar Shredders". Phil Brodie Band. Archived from the original on May 2, 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
^"50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". GuitarWorld Magazine. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
^"Lift Up Your Hands in Praise: The 2023 Metal Hall of Fame Gala". Metal Hall of Fame. January 31, 2023.
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