Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Benny Mardones, ‘Into the Night’ Singer, Dies at 73
Singer cracked the Top 20 chart twice with his signature soft rock ballad.
Bob Dylan First Artist With Top 40 LPs in Seven Different Decades
Songwriter's latest record, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways,' debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard album chart.
Billy Gibbons’ ‘Rock and Roll Gearhead’ Book: Preview and Interview
"Every guitar maintains a special characteristic and personality," says ZZ Top leader. "No two are exactly alike. Same six strings, way different effect!"
Rock’s Best Summer Soundtrack Songs
When blockbuster films meet blockbuster songs — from 'Eye of the Tiger' to 'The Lion King'
How Queen Embraced the Synthesizer on ‘Play the Game’
The band experimented with an Oberheim OB-X synth on the opening song from 1980's 'The Game.'
Watch Journey’s New Six-Piece Lineup Perform ‘Don’t Stop Believin”
Bassist Randy Jackson, drummer Narada Michael Walden and keyboardist Jason Derlatka helped play 1981 hit during benefit event.
Rush Confirm ‘Permanent Waves’ 40th-Anniversary Box Sets
Super Deluxe and Deluxe editions include live footage and bonus content.
Genesis Reuniting for First Tour in 13 Years
"The Last Domino?" trek will feature trio lineup of Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford.
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.
Peter Frampton Preps New Memoir ‘Do You Feel Like I Do?’
Career-spanning book documents his friendship with David Bowie, substance-abuse issues and the rare muscle disease that could end his live career.
Neil Young to Donald Trump: ‘You Are a Disgrace to My Country’
"Your mindless destruction of our shared natural resources, our environment and our relationships with friends around the world is unforgivable," musician writes.