Roddy Radiation

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Roddy Radiation
Byers performing with the Specials in 2013.
Background information
Birth name	Roderick James Byers
Also known as	Roddy Radiation, Roddy Byres
Born	(1955-05-05) 5 May 1955 (age 69) Keresley, Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Genres	Rockabilly ska punk rock reggae rock
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1975–present
Formerly of	The Specials
Website	www.roddyradiation.com

Roderick James "Roddy" Byers (born 5 May 1955), known professionally as Roddy Radiation, is an English musician who played lead guitar for the Specials, as well as many rockabilly bands such as the Bonediggers and the Tearjerkers. He wrote the Specials favourites "Concrete Jungle", "Rat Race" and "Hey, Little Rich Girl", later covered by Amy Winehouse. Currently, Byers leads the Skabilly Rebels, a band that mixes ska rhythms with rockabilly.