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Jimmy Ryan is a platinum recording artist whose extraordinary career spans six decades and continues to evolve. A composer, guitarist, vocalist, producer, arranger, and author, he is widely recognized for his versatility, musical authority, and the unmistakable artistry that has defined his work across generations.

Jimmy’s longtime friend Carly Simon invited him to perform on her debut album, launching a musical partnership that flourished for more than two decades and helped define an era of iconic pop music. His expressive, masterful guitar work shaped multiple million-selling hits, including “Let the River Run,” the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy-winning theme from Working Girl.

In addition to guitar, he contributed bass and vocals to Simon’s classic “Anticipation,” while his emotionally charged solo on “You’re So Vain,” ranked among Billboard’s Top 100 Songs of All Time, remains one of the most recognizable guitar moments in popular music. At Simon’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jimmy joined three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo for a nationally televised performance of “You’re So Vain,” underscoring a career that continues to resonate across generations.

Beyond his work with Simon, Jimmy has shared the stage and studio with legendary artists including Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Elton John, James Taylor, The Doors, Tommy James, Jimmy Webb, Rod Stewart, and many others—collaborating with no fewer than seven Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees along the way.

A critically acclaimed author, Jimmy penned The Superstar Chronicles: Tales of Life Among Rock Royalty, earning five-star ratings on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. His second book, California Dreaming and Primal Screaming: Gurus and Psychics and Shrinks, Oh My!, released April 25, 2025, quickly became a bestseller, also garnering five-star reviews. Visit Jimmy at:  http://rampagemusic.com