Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist & Singer-Songwriter; Former Member of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts; Addiction Recovery Advocate

Queens, NY, USA
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Ricky Byrd Biography

Ricky Byrd is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer whose career in the music industry spans nearly half a century. Byrd began his professional journey with the band Susan before joining Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, where he played guitar and provided vocals on the platinum-certified "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and contributed to six subsequent albums. During his tenure with the Blackhearts, Byrd contributed music and background vocals to the platinum albums "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Up Your Alley," as well as the gold-certified "Album" and several others. He has performed alongside major acts such as The Police and Queen and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.

In addition to his work with the Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Byrd has played guitar with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Ian Hunter, Smokey Robinson, and Mavis Staples. After signing with Sony Music Publishing, Byrd recorded, toured, and shared the stage with musicians such as Roger Daltrey, Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, The Beach Boys, Jimmy Page, Steve Miller, Ronnie Spector, Graham Nash, Sam Moore, Gary Clark Jr., Peter Wolf, and Stevie Wonder. He has co-written or had his songs covered by artists including Roger Daltrey, Joan Jett, Genya Ravan, Chris Farlowe, and Sanne Salomonsen.

Byrd is also recognized for his advocacy in addiction recovery. He began integrating music with recovery efforts after co-writing the song "Broken Is a Place" with Richie Supa, which addresses the struggles of addiction. Byrd coined the term Recovery Troubadour to describe his mission of using music for healing and advocacy.

Byrd has released five solo albums: "Tough Room...This World," "Lifer," "Clean Getaway," "Sobering Times," and "NYC Made." Both "Clean Getaway" and "Sobering Times" focus on themes of addiction, recovery, and hope, drawing from Byrd's personal experiences. Proceeds from "Clean Getaway" support the Clean Getaway charity, a nonprofit founded by Byrd to raise awareness and provide education and support for those affected by addiction. Byrd has received the Drug Free Heroes Award from the Foundation for a Drug Free World, the Faces and Voices Voice of Recovery Award, and the Italian American of Distinction Award for his work in recovery advocacy.

Byrd holds CASAC T (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) and CARC (Certified Addiction Recovery Coach) credentials. He leads recovery music groups at detox and treatment centers and serves as a keynote speaker at events nationwide, focusing on the benefits of a sober lifestyle and community education about addiction. Byrd's album "NYC Made" was released through Wicked Cool Records and features Stevie Van Zandt as co-producer on several tracks, including the single "Transistor Radio Childhood." "NYC Made" received a five-star review from Cryptic Rock, reflecting Byrd's enduring influence in rock music and recovery advocacy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/29/2026.

Ricky Byrd Videos

Ricky Byrd: From Joan Jett & Blackhearts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Ricky Byrd: From Joan Jett & Blackhearts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson explores the life and career of Ricky Byrd, a 2015 Rock and Roll Hall...

Ricky Byrd Talks His "Rhapsody In Blues" Tribute To Jeff Beck

Ricky Byrd Talks His "Rhapsody In Blues" Tribute To Jeff Beck

Former Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd talks to Boomerocity about his new single.

Ricky Byrd - Addict's Prayer

Ricky Byrd - Addict's Prayer

Ricky Byrd - Addict's Prayer 1-25-24 City Winery NYC.

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