Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
45 Years Ago: Genesis Crashes Top 40 With ‘Follow You Follow Me’
"It’s an up, happy song that makes you smile without being sweet," Mike Rutherford said of the 1978 single.
50 Years Ago: Genesis Goes Sci-Fi Prog in ‘Watcher of the Skies’
Band scaled back epic 'Foxtrot' track for shorter single version.
Genesis, ‘BBC Broadcasts': Album Review
This multidisc set marks a new apex of the prog-pop band's live catalog.
Rolling Stones, U2 Lead Ticket Gross Chart With Over $2 Billion
New Pollstar report analyzes "thousands of box-office reports" dating back to early '80s.
Rolling Stones Documentary Series Set for US Premiere
Four-part show, which celebrates band's 60th anniversary, will premiere on Epix in August.
Alan White, Drummer for Yes and John Lennon, Dies at 72
Prog band's longest-tenured member also played with George Harrison, Joe Cocker and Ginger Baker.
The Who Reflect on Cincinnati Return, Decades After Tragedy
"I think there’s been such a difficulty with dealing with our feelings about it," says Pete Townshend, referencing tragic crowd surge that killed 11 fans in 1979.
The 10 Heaviest Pink Floyd Songs
From the 7/4 grind of "Money" to the bluesy thrust of "Young Lust."
When Pink Floyd Launched Turbulent North American ‘Animals’ Tour
In the Flesh trek — which helped inspire 'The Wall' — wrapped with infamous show featuring Roger Waters spitting incident.
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Voice Cops in Rush’s Animated ‘YYZ’ Video
Clip promotes band's 40th anniversary 'Moving Pictures' reissue.
Beyond ‘No ‘Stairway”: The 10 Funniest ‘Wayne’s World’ Deep Cuts
Revisit some of the film's most underrated punch lines and gags, from "Hi, I'm in Delaware" to the Suck Kut.
Hear Bryan Adams’ Punchy New Song ‘Never Gonna Rain’
Track previews upcoming album 'So Happy It Hurts.'