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

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Ricky Byrd wears a weathered biker jacket and throws a pose as he plays a Telecaster on the stoop of a NYC apartment.

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

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Ricky Byrd performs during the 12th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue at Highline Ballroom on March 12, 2011 in New York City

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

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Joan Jett and Ricky Byrd

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

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Ricky Byrd —"Rock 'n' Roll Boys"

By Guitar World Staff published

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Ricky Byrd’s 'Lifer' Evokes the Best of the Golden Age of Rock and Roll

By Jeff Slate published

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Guitar World Editor-In-Chief Performing with Izzy Zay in NYC!

By Guitar World Staff published

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