Dan Patlansky is a renowned South African blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his storytelling and technical mastery. Born on 12 December 1981 in Johannesburg, he grew up influenced by his parents’ collection of classic rock, blues, and jazz. 

Career Highlights

• Global Recognition: He was voted the #4 Best Guitarist in the world and remains the only artist alongside Joe Bonamassa to have two worldwide #1 and two worldwide #2 Best Blues Rock Albums.
• Major Performances: In 2014, he was personally chosen to open for Bruce Springsteen at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for a crowd of 64,000.
• Awards: He won the South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Rock Album in 2019 for Perfection Kills