(Lisa DeJong, The Plain Dealer) CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Gary Ryan is a lucky man. After all, he's going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 18, as the original bassist for Joan Jett ...

Ryan left Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in 1986. He changed his name to Gary Moss and has worked as an elementary school teacher for the past 17 years. Ricky Byrd The formation of the classic four ...

On working with front-woman Joan Jett, he said ... It’s important to remember I was a fan first!” Ryan concluded by defining the word success. “I was just talking with a dear friend ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X In the iconic video for “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” teenaged Gary Ryan literally is the ...