Ricky Byrd
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When Ricky Byrd needed to record a solo for this Joan Jett hit, he asked the Mountain legend for advice – this is what he said
By Phil Weller published
The simple advice paid off and helped forge a rock classic

Ricky Byrd on charged encounters onstage with Joan Jett and how Jeff Beck turned him onto smaller amps
By Joe Matera published
With his new solo album, NYC Made, out now, the former Blackheart checks in to talk first and favorite guitars – and confesses he should practice more

How Jeff Beck inspired former Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd to switch from Marshall stacks to Fender combos
By Janelle Borg published
Byrd was a total Marshall stan, but witnessing Jeff Beck at the Iridium in New York changed his mind

Ricky Byrd on the disastrous Joan Jett gig where they were wrongly accused of stealing gear – and the audience turned on them
By Matt Owen published
Byrd and Jett were on the road with Scorpions at the time – and it’s not a gig that brings back fond memories

Exclusive Video Premiere: Ricky Byrd —"Rock 'n' Roll Boys"
By Guitar World Staff published
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