When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to panist and drummer Ryan Osborne

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Happy Birthday -  July 19th

Ryan Osborne

 Ryan Osborne is both an outstanding drummer and panist.

Ryan on drums with CrossFire

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