Ryan O'Neal is an American Rock Drummer born in Florence, South Carolina to a Swedish father and Native American mother. Ryan is currently the drummer for legendary Christian Rock Band 'Tempest from Los Angeles, CA, is the current drummer with Monkeysoop from San Antonio, TX ,is a franchise drummer for Green Jello/Green Jelly, and also he drums for Dogz of Society Las Vegas, Nevada. Ryan has had the pleasure of performing with members of Sebastian Bach's "BACH 5", "Skinlab", and members of "COUNT 77's" John Zito & Barry Barnes.
Early in his career he made significant membership contributions that initiated the formation of several bands such as Wise Guys, Group Therapy, Collector, Stoney Bones, and Stone Circles.
He is professionally networked with veterans within the Rock and Country music industry and able to collaborated professionally with members of Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lynch Mob, Bad Company, and many more well known music industry veterans including a producer in Destin Florida who produced Big Daddy Weave and 3 Doors Down. Ryan has also worked with Hollywood Collective Record Label Owner Steven Veninga- who currently manages Circus of Power from LA., Blacklist Union from LA., and NYC's very own Ten Ton Mojo.
In 2009, he met and married his wife, Andrah P'Lonas, a religious leader who calls herself "The Fire Touched" messenger of Christ Jesus. During an interview, Ryan was asked how the contrasts between his Rock N Roll and her Spirituality impacted their lives? He said, "I support my wife and she supports me".
Ryan currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and known as The Vegas Drummer. For more information go to: www.vegasdrummer.com