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Basic Biography
Ryan Matthew Liestman (born September 25, 1982) is an American pop musician. Ryan is the Keyboardist/Backup Vocalist/Guitarist for the Jonas Brothers. He primarily uses his birth name but is also known as Yung-Ry, a title given to him by friend and musician Michael Bland.

Touring
Ryan has toured the U.S. and Europe with the Jonas Brothers and made several television appearances in both the U.S. and Europe. He has also performed with Stevie Wonder, Brad Paisley, Martina Mcbride, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Vince Gill, Dan Aykroyd, Demi Lovato, Jordin Sparks, Jesse McCartney, and Taylor Swift.

Life and career
Liestman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His career in music started at the age of 15 performing and singing with mentor Wain McFarlane (Ipso Facto). Tommy Barbarella (Prince, Mavis Staples, Jonny Lang) was also a significant figure in Ryan's early career. Ryan started a band called The Rule in high school and continues to write and perform with them as their front man. The Rule currently consists of Ryan Liestman (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Jeff Bernett (guitar), and Shawn Connelly (keyboards). The Rule's music is a blend of pop, rock, and soul. In the autumn of 2006, the band toured the United States with Grammy Award-winning singer Cyndi Lauper.

Ryan is currently touring and performing with the Jonas Brothers, under Hollywood Records.

Source: Wikipedia

Instrument He Plays in The Band: Keyboards

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