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Ryan Martinie was born on August 6, 1975 in Peoria, Illinois, United States and is credited as a bass guitarist. As of 2026, Ryan Martinie is 51 years old. Schooling on record includes Normal Community High School.
My Take
Ryan Martinie changed how I hear the bass. As Mudvayne's bassist, the Peoria, Illinois native never settled for simply anchoring the low end; his fluid, melodic fingerstyle work pushed the instrument toward the spotlight. In a genre where bass often hides behind crushing guitars, he made it expressive and central. I find that kind of musician thrilling, the one who takes a supporting role and quietly reinvents it. Players like Martinie remind me that the most interesting innovation often comes from the parts of the music we usually overlook. He earned every bit of his reputation among bass enthusiasts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Martinie
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・マルティニー
- Reading
- らいあん・まるてぃにー
- Born
- August 6, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / guitarist
2. Background
- High school
- Normal Community High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Martinie born?
Born August 6, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Ryan Martinie from?
Ryan Martinie is from Peoria, Illinois, United States.
What does Ryan Martinie do?
Ryan Martinie works as bass guitarist, guitarist.
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