Jesper Strömblad

Jesper Strömblad (born on November 28, 1972) was the Rhythm Guitarist, Founder & Eldest Member of the Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. Strömblad began playing music at age 4, with a violin he played until age 12. At age 12, he no longer considered the violin a 'cool' instrument to play and began playing guitar instead. Strömblad is known for having played in and been a founding member of a series of bands and side projects. However, In Flames was his main band.