Ryan Kralik, an American songwriter and musician,was born in Ravenna, Ohio (United States) on April, 3 1981. A part of the famous Cleveland music scene of the 1990's and the early part of the last decade, his music blends elements of rock and punk with singer-songwriter lyrical components. He is known for his work as a member of the band "Eight" in the late 90's and as a solo artist. As a part of the infamous "Cleveland Scene", he has played with such artists as Aaron Brooks (Simeon Soulcharger), Poopy Necroponde (Sockeye), J. Crypt (Bop Dead) and Josh Hisle and Michael Rondstadt (Lost in Holland). In 2007, he released "Night Driving", a dark rock album and his first full-length solo effort since leaving "Eight" in 2001. "Wasteland", released in 2008, a folk-rock EP, explored the lighter side of punk melodrama and twenty-something bliss. In 2009 he released "Desperate Measures", a hard-hitting disc of rock anthems and pop-punk. He has contributed music to films (mostly horror), countless tribute compilations and tours throughout the year with his band, an ever-more-diverse line-up of close friends and musicians from the Cleveland area. In 2010 he left his record label, Anatomy Recording Group, though there is still a 2010 album slated for release, his last on that label. He has produced such noted acts as "Shirt Full of Apples", "Perfect Circle" and "Psychedelic Tranny". Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.