http:/Rick Ryan has been involved in the music business for many years performing and recording his songs here in Utah as well as at Sound City in LA Rick Ryan has worked closely over the years with well known record producers such as Bill Drescher, who has produced such acts as Rick Springfield, and Richard Marx Rick has also recorded two singles with the Osmond producers Ike Egan ,and Denny crockette. Just to name a few. He has also worked with Brett Raymond, Jeff Silverman Tom Hopkins, Tony Saiki Chuck Myers and Patrick Bolen all great musicians currently Rick is working with co producer and friend Tino Saiki credits album "Emotion " teaming up for another cd project!
Rick has had several songs published with a national publishing company and has written and collaborated with artists like Gary Richrath from Reo Speed Wagon. Rick has continued to pursue his musical journey and continues to write and produce under his own publishing company Knighstarr Productions and HansBlueC Publishing. Rick is also a member of ASCAP.
Rick was portrayed on the Amp Energy Drink promotion through Mountain Dew where his music was played on over 400 college radio stations throughout the country last summer. Currently Rick is on the top 40 on www.newartistradio.net where he was recognized as Songwriter of the Year .
Music is a part of Rick Ryan's soul and is portrayed in his writing and powerful acoustic driven sound. His vocal style has been compared to Bryan Adams, Sting and Peter Gabriel.
Rick Ryan in the press:
Deseret News
