Jens Johansson

Jens Ola Johansson (born 2 November 1963 in Stockholm) is a Swedish keyboardist and pianist. Jens got famous in the early 80's when he and his brother Anders (drums) joined Yngwie Malmsteen's "Rising Force". Jens is the son of the legendary Swedish Jazz pianist Jan Johansson. Jens has also worked with the legendary guitar player Allan Holdsworth.

Jens Johansson
Johansson performing with Stratovarius in 2023
Background information
Born (1963-11-02) 2 November 1963
Stockholm, Sweden
GenresPower metal, symphonic metal, neoclassical metal, heavy metal, jazz fusion, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, synthesizers, piano
Years active1982–present
Websitepanix.com/~jens

He's currently working with the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and Ritchie Blackmore's rock project Rainbow. He is notable for his high-speed and technical skills in the style of neoclassical, fusion and rock.

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