Michael Ricketts (musician)

Michael Ricketts
Background information
Birth nameMichael David Ricketts
Born (1965-01-21) January 21, 1965 (age 59)
College Park, Maryland, U.S.
GenresMetal (genre), Rock, Pop, Alternative rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Keyboard, Bass
Years active1985 - present
Websitealloy20rocks.com

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.