Childhood
Andy Malecek was born on 28 June 1964 in Berlin. He showed interest in music from a young age and took up guitar at the age of 13. His passion for music was evident as he never lost opportunities to miss classes at school so that he could play guitar. Growing up he played in several local bands.Career
1990–2000 (fair warning)
Andy Malecek performed, recorded and toured with Fair Warning for 10 years. In an interview with Mika Erlandson about Andy Malecek, Mika said, "One of the best guitarists that I have ever met!" Rainmaker and Go! went Gold in Japan, while Fair Warning was nominated "Best Newcomer Band and Brightest Hope of the Year" in 1992. In 1997, Go! was nominated best album of the year.Discography
* 1992 – Fair Warning * 1993 – Live in Japan * 1995 – Rainmaker * 1995 – Live at Home * 1997 – Go! * 1998 – Live and More * 2000 – FourTours
Andy Malecek has toured with Fair Warning in Europe and Japan and has also toured alongside GIANT, Saga, Bonfire and Victory.2002–present (Last Autumn's Dream)
Frontiers Records announced the signing ofDiscography
* 2003 – Last Autumn's Dream * 2005 – II * 2006 – Winter in Paradise * 2007 – Saturn Skyline * 2007 – Impressions: The Very Best of LAD (Japanese market) * 2008 – Hunting Shadows * 2008 – Live in Germany 2007 * 2008 – Impressions: The Very Best of LAD (German market) * 2009 – Dreamcatcher * 2010 – A Touch of HeavenAwards/Nominations
In 2004, Andy Malecek made it to 8th place in an international list of favourite guitarists by BURRN! Magazine Japan.Teaching and Session Recording
Andy Malecek currently teaches guitar to some select students and is also active as a session musician.Guitar Jam Tracks
Andy is also working on a project with Jammin Heads to create Jam track videos that will be made available to the public through YouTube and downloadable instructional packages.Personal
Andy loves cooking and riding his bike around Berlin as a pass time when he's not practising guitar. {{DEFAULTSORT:Malecek, Andy Living people 1964 births German male musicians Last Autumn's Dream members German rock guitarists