Having first picked up the guitar at the age of 7, Ryszard started off playing classical guitar, an aptitude for which he honed over several years. Soon developing an interest in electric guitars, he was very keen to make the leap to electric, but first had to prove to his parents that he was committed. By the age of 10, he’d demonstrated his commitment and aptitude in spades through a mixture of dedication and practice; he received his first electric guitar, and this is where his journey into rock and metal began.
Ryszards’ influences include guitarists such as Emil Werstler, Andy James, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Eddie Van Halen. Since these early beginnings, Ryszard has toured and performed on a multiplicity of tours, bills, and festivals across the U.S., South America, and Europe with bands such as Tommy Vext, the American act Unveil The Strength, and the British rock combo NeonFly. He also plays guitar with and has recorded for the band The Dream Mansion.
Ryszard’s natural ability and winning personality mean he has been chosen as a demo artist for .strandberg* guitars and other brands at events such as NAMM in Anaheim and the Frankfurt Musikmesse. Ryszard was fortunate to meet Ola Strandberg in person back in 2016 at MusikMesse and since then his relationship with Ola as well as .strandberg* guitars has blossomed.
Ryszard currently plays the Boden Metal NX 7 Black Granite and is working on releasing his own solo EP this year. He has a full driver’s license, an EU Passport, and a self-contained Quad Cortex rig which means he can bring his sound on tour at a moment’s notice. He is on tour with various bands in 2024 so keep your eyes peeled as you may see him performing at a venue near you.