Name: Ryan Aldred
Born: Norwich, UK
Instruments Owned: Gibson Les Paul, Gibson Les Paul Custom, Parker Fly Mojo single cut, Washburn WI66PRO, Washburn SI60, R1 Custom and G&I ASAT Classic.
Social: Facebook
Influences: Ryan's main musical influence is Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin closely followed by Matt Bellamy of muse. He was brought up listening to classic rock by his father but recently took to the modern band muse after seeing them perform at Wembley in 2010.
Bio: Born in Norwich, England. Ryan started playing guitar as a hobby in middle School but, only started taking it seriously in his first year of High School. He soon reached Grade 8 in the space of Four years and now has evolved his own distinct playing style which contains traces from a large variety of influences. He prides himself more over his guitar than his voice, however, Ryan’s voice has flourished along side he’s creativity as he decided to form Enigma. Working along side his cousin James to produce lyrics and using his knowledge of music to write songs.
Ryan has really shown what he can do along side James Vivian and the extremely talented Jack Wright and Louis Huddle in the bands upcoming debut album "Breaking The Code".
Inspiration: Ryan's biggest inspiration for music is his guitar teacher Ian Norfolk from the band Nausia. His Talent as a teacher is unrivalled, and Ryan's flare for guitar is shared and embellished by Ian's
Reference: "Ryan is in the Top Ten guitarists ever to come in the shop" Georgina Bambridge Owner of the Norfolk Guitar and Bass Centre.
Other: Ryan is very keen on Philosophy and Psychology. He is now in Sixth Form studying them, alongside Biology and Music Technology. He has also taken part in Youth productions of plays and is staring the lead role in a Youth version of Jekyll and Hyde.