Lloyd Ryan

Lloyd Ryan is an English drummer and educator. He has been described as "a specialist in the big band style of drumming". He was also a support act to Buddy Rich at the Lewisham Jazz Festival in 1986.

Career Ryan is best known for his work as a session musician and for having taught Phil Collins, one of the world's most famous drummers and best-selling music artists. Collins has credited Ryan with teaching him the basic drum rudiments.

Active since the 1960s, he has worked with Tony Christie,

In addition to Collins, other students who have become successful professional drummers include John Coghlan,