George Lynch (born September 28, 1954) is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the hard rock band Dokken and his post-Dokken solo band Lynch Mob. He is considered one of the most famous and influential 1980s metal guitarists and is known for his unique playing style and sound. He is ranked No. 47 on "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by Guitar World magazine[2] and No. 10 on "Top 10 Metal Guitarists of All Time" by Gibson. Born September 28, 1954 (age 69) Spokane, Washington, U.S. Genres Glam metal/heavy metal/hard rock/ neoclassical metal /instrumental rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instrument(s) Guitar Years active 1977–present