Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and former-Joan Jett & The Blackhearts lead guitarist Ricky Byrd is back with his latest solo set, Sobering Times. Since 2012, Byrd — who has been clean and sober since 1987 — has led recovery music groups in various treatment and detox facilities across the U.S.
High profile guests contributing to the new album are legendary Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto, Paul McCartney & Wings' drummer Steve Holley, and Willie Nile, among others.
Ricky Byrd, who co-produced Sobering Times with bassist Bob Stander, said in a statement: