Inspiration (Yngwie Malmsteen album)
Inspiration is the ninth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 14 October 1996. It is a tribute album consisting entirely of covers of various bands who influenced Malmsteen. Featured on vocals are Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Boals and Joe Lynn Turner, all of whom performed on Malmsteen's first four studio albums.
2000 reissue
2003 remastered edition
Image: Inspiration (Original cover)
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen ; born 30 June 1963) is a Swedish 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. In August 2009, Time magazine named Malmsteen No. 9 on its list of the 10 best electric guitar players of all time.
Malmsteen in 2008
Malmsteen with Tim "Ripper" Owens, 2008
Malmsteen in Barcelona, 2009
Malmsteen in Gävle, 2012