Ryan first started playing the drums after seeing the statue of The Beatles in the Caverns at the age of 6. Ryan has been influenced by Steve Gadd and Steve Jordon, realising the 2 & 4 mean the most. During the past few years Ryan has been working on various projects. Credits include; Daddy Cool the musical (own chair), Fame the musical (own chair), Little Shop of Horrors (Dep), Grease(Dep), Jersey Boys(Dep), Mamma Mia (Dep), Wicked(Dep), Avenue Q(Dep),. Recording credits include; Will Young (Let It Go 2008), Pixie (2008). During these recording sessions Ryan has been working with producers Alan Kasirye and Paddy Byrne. Ryan has also been behind putting chart toppers Booty Luv (ex Big Brotherz) out as a live outfit as Musical Director and band fixer.