Jack Blades (born April 24, 1954 in Palm Desert, California) is an American musician who began playing the guitar at the age of 8. He attended San Diego State University as a pre-med student. He has worked in multiple groups as well as his own solo-album "Jack Blades", released in 2004. Bands which Blades has worked in include: Rubicon, Night Ranger (bass, lead vocals), and Damn Yankees (one of the founding members). He has also recorded two albums with Tommy Shaw of Styx under the name Shaw/Blades. Read more on Last.fm