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Ricky Byrd on tracking with Joan Jett, his Franken-Tele, and how sobriety has improved his playing
Byrd has seen the world of rock ’n’ roll go through changes, but one thing he’s stuck with is his “tricky” approach to playing – and he’s full of optimism for the future
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
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
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
Byrd was a total Marshall stan, but witnessing Jeff Beck at the Iridium in New York changed his mind
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