Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
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.
Judas Priest Confirm K.K. Downing Will Attend Rock Hall Ceremony
"He’s spoken to management and said he will definitely be there," bassist Ian Hill said of metal band's former guitarist.
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.
Why Journey Stopped Making Videos During MTV’s Golden Era
Singer Steve Perry said band wanted to preserve "the mystery and mystique of the fantasy of radio."
Rush, ‘Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Prog-rock trio has always been a tidy bunch, never accumulating much of an archival scrap pile.
All 180 Genesis Songs, Ranked Worst to Best
From "Mama" to "No Son of Mine," from "Firth of Fifth" to "Eleventh Earl of Mar."
10 Songs Genesis Haven’t Played on Their Latest Reunion Tour
For any venerated band with 15 albums, building a set list is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.
Why Ian Anderson Is Perfectly Fine With Being a ‘Party Pooper’
A question about a former Jethro Tull bandmate leads to a lengthy conversation that also touched on "lightweight porn."
Cheap Trick Play 66 Different Songs During Four-Night Vegas Run
Band performs only eight repeats during residency at city's STRAT Theater.
Explore Billy Joel’s New York ‘Landmarks’ on New Interactive Map
"New York State of Mind" site highlights businesses, addresses and venues crucial to singer's life and songs.
Eminem and Duran Duran Lead Rock Hall Race After Million Votes
Pat Benatar, Dolly Parton and Eurythmics round out top five of 2022 fan tally.