Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
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.'
New Frank Zappa Box Set Documents Famous 1971 Fillmore East Shows
Eight-CD 'The Mothers 1971' includes entire John Lennon and Yoko Ono encore.
Genesis Kick Off North American Reunion Tour: Review and Set List
Prog-pop band revived "Misunderstanding" for first continent gig since 2007.
50 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Channels Touring Chaos in ‘200 Motels’
Composer recruited backing band the Mothers, Ringo Starr and Keith Moon for cameos in debut film.
Mick Jagger Calls Late Charlie Watts Rolling Stones’ ‘Heartbeat’
“He was a very reliable person, wasn’t a diva," singer said of late bandmate. "That’s the last thing you want in a drummer.”
Mick Jagger on Rolling Stones’ Future: ‘Anything Could Happen’
“If things are good next year and everyone's feeling good about touring, I'm sure we'll do shows,” singer says ahead of No Filter trek.