Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Classic Rock on Amazon Prime: Documentaries and Concerts
A round-up of our favorite music-themed titles available on the streaming service.
Who Sang the Most Eagles Songs? Lead Vocal Totals
Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit and Randy Meisner — we looked through the band's catalog and ranked the results.
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Physical Graffiti’ at 45: A Track-by-Track Guide
Here are the stories behind every song on the band's freewheeling 1975 double LP.
Judas Priest Plot 50th-Anniversary U.S. Tour
Metal band announces 24 fall dates as part of jaunt celebrating five-decade run.
Watch U.S. Army Band Cover Rush’s ‘Time Stand Still’
"Pershing's Own" ensemble paid tribute to late drummer Neil Peart with string-backed rendition of 1987 song.
Watch Tommy Lee Play a College Professor on ‘The Goldbergs’
In clip from the ABC sitcom, Motley Crue drummer dons bow tie and calls rock music "deafening noise made by morally questionable gentlemen"
25 Years Ago: ‘Billy Madison’ Marks Adam Sandler’s Film Breakout
'SNL' star established himself as a potent, polarizing actor with his breakout feature in 1995.
Tesla Prep New Live Album, ‘Five Man London Jam’
Project, also available as Blu-Ray concert, documents 2019 show at Abbey Road Studios.
Rock Stars Mock Trump for Praising Wrong State After Super Bowl
Rockers make fun of president after he saluted Kansas, not Missouri, after Kansas City Chiefs win.
15 Classic Rock Songs That Were Written Very Quickly
Sometimes working fast pays off.
Hear Green Day’s New Joan Jett-Sampling Song, ‘Oh Yeah!’
Power-pop track features vocal hook from Jett's 1980 cut "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)"
Ronnie Montrose Tribute Show to Feature Members of REO Speedwagon and Night Ranger
Dokken, Vanilla Fudge, Tesla, Ted Nugent and Scorpions alumni will also perform at Ronnie Montrose Remembered.