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Tommy Emmanuel
Australian guitarist (born 1955)
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Emmanuel in Berlin, September 2024 | |
| Birth name | William Thomas Emmanuel |
| Born | (1955-05-31) 31 May 1955 (age 69) Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, rock, country |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | Sony, Columbia, Favored Nations |
| Website | tommyemmanuel.com |
Musical artist
William Thomas EmmanuelAM (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist.
Originally a session player in many bands, he has released many award-winning recordings as a solo artist. In June 2010, Emmanuel was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM);[1] in 2011, he was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown.[2] In 2019, he was listed by MusicRadar as the best acoustic guitarist in the world.[3]
Life and career
One of six children, Emmanuel was born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Tommy Emmanuel - Wikipedia RYHAC