Michael Ricketts (musician)
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January 21, 1965
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| Background information | |
| Born | Michael David Ricketts January 21, 1965 College Park, Maryland, U.S. |
| Genres | Metal (genre), Rock, Pop, Alternative rock |
| Occupations | Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Keyboard, Bass |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Website | alloy20rocks |
Michael David Ricketts (born January 21, 1965, in College Park, Maryland) is an American rock musician, and songwriter. Guitarist for heavy metal rock band ALLOY20. Michael acted as primary recording engineer for their debut CD "ALLOY20 - Part I: Lost in the Veil of Darkness", released on October 20, 2012. Michael spends his spare time producing other acts and is also working on a solo project. He was co-founder and lead guitarist of the rock band Snydly Crunch. Snydly Crunch was featured on the 97-Underground compilation Album in 1987, and released "Revealed" in 1993. The band has performed with artists such as Pat Travers Band, Kix, and Mitch Allan with Honor Among Thieves on several occasions.
With the help of local producer and engineer Ray Tilkins, Snydly Crunch recorded the independent LP Revealed, released on SMARK Records on which Ricketts was co-writer and performed on guitars, keyboards, and backing vocals.
Alloy20 members
- Jeff Grove - lead vocals
- Sean Taylor Brown - guitars
- Michael Ricketts - guitars
- John Taylor - bass guitars
- Billy Giddings - drums, percussion
Snydly Crunch members
- Michael Spelta - lead vocals, keyboards (1985–1989)
- Sean Patrick Mitchell - lead vocals (1991–1994)
- Andrew Faile - lead & rhythm guitars (1985–1994)
- Michael Ricketts - lead & rhythm guitars, keyboards, vocals (1985–1994)
- Steve Toth - drums, percussion (1985–1990)
- Karl Seiler - drums, percussion (1990–1994)
Session musicians
- Karen Teperberg - drums on Solo Debut (now with Jesse McCartney)