| Ryan Stasik | |
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Stasik performing with Umphrey's McGee at the Lincoln Park Zoo on Earth Day 2007. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ryan Fabec Stasik |
| Born | November 13 |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Progressive rock, jam band |
| Occupations | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass guitar No Vocals |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Associated acts | Umphrey's McGee, Tashi Station, The Omega Moos, Yacht Rock |
Ryan Fabec Stasik is the bassist for progressive rock group Umphrey's McGee. Stasik originally hails from the Pittsburgh area, though he grew up in Portage, MI and is now based out of Chicago, IL. He is a founding member of Umphrey's McGee, having played in the group Tashi Station with guitarist Brendan Bayliss while both were students at University of Notre Dame. Ryan plays a five-string Lakland bass. He is also an accomplished keyboardist, doubling up with Joel Cummins in concert on the track "In Violation of Yes" while guitarist Jake Cinninger takes over the bass. His nickname is "Pony." Stasik is known for his large hat collection, and rarely wears the same hairstyle and hat to consecutive performances.