John Williams (guitarist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Williams (guitarist)

Australian classical guitarist

Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1941

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Profession: composer, musician, performing artist, music pedagogue, classical guitarist

Nationality: United Kingdom, Australia

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Christopher Williams, OBE (born 24 April 1941) is an Australian virtuosic classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire.
In 1973, he shared a Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Performance category with fellow guitarist Julian Bream for Julian and John (Works by Lawes, Carulli, Albéniz, Granados).
Guitar historian Graham Wade has said: "John is perhaps the most technically accomplished guitarist the world has seen."