Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
How the Edge’s ‘Jackhammer’ Guitar Defined U2’s ‘Mysterious Ways’
Distinctive wah effect became centerpiece of band's 'Achtung Baby' hit.
Duran Duran Party With Celeb Look-alikes in ‘Anniversary’ Video
Fake Elton John, Daniel Craig, Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton highlight castle-set clip.
Ringo Starr and Over 100 Drummers Cover Beatles’ ‘Come Together’
Chad Smith, Max Weinberg and Matt Cameron contribute to jazzy cover of 'Abbey Road' track.
Elton John and Stevie Wonder Team for New Song ‘Finish Line’
Gospel-flavored track appears on John's upcoming collaborative LP 'The Lockdown Sessions.'
When Nickelodeon Let ‘Doug’ Meet Beatles Parody the Beets
"Killer Tofu" band debuted in September 1991 episode "Doug Rocks."
ABBA Release Two New Songs From Upcoming ‘Voyage’ Album and Show
Virtual concert residency will feature motion-captured, de-aged digital avatars of the four original band members.
Stevie Nicks Says Her Debut Solo LP Kept Fleetwood Mac ‘Together’
"I did not want the album to sound anything like Fleetwood Mac — that would have defeated the dream," singer writes in journal excerpt.
Hear Lindsey Buckingham’s Deceptively Sad New Song ‘On the Wrong Side’
Track appears on former Fleetwood Mac guitarist's upcoming, self-titled solo LP.
When Biz Markie Covered Elton John’s ‘Bennie and the Jets’
The rapper also sampled Ted Nugent for 1992 interlude.
All 32 Genesis Music Videos Ranked Worst to Best
Grotesque puppets, TV evangelist parodies, a miniature Phil Collins singing inside a piano — the band wasn't afraid to get silly.