Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
50 Years Ago: Gene Wilder Adds Mystery, Mischief to ‘Willy Wonka’
Actor delivered an all-time classic performance in musical fantasy, which hit theaters in June 1971.
How an Unused Jimi Hendrix Album Cover Led to Journey’s Scarab
Beetle first appeared on 1980's 'Departure,' and has remained a regular presence on the group's projects ever since.
Foo Fighters Cover Bee Gees for Record Store Day LP
Limited-edition album also includes five live-in-the-studio versions of 'Medicine at Midnight' tunes.
In Defense of Genesis’ ‘Invisible Touch’
They were prog heroes and pop stars — a rare and tricky balance. Recognizing that fact only underscores their versatility.
35 Years Ago: Genesis’ ‘Invisible Touch’ Marks First U.S. No. 1
Prog-pop band took a commercial leap on the single, part of its multiplatinum 'Invisible Touch' LP.
Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett Tour Moved to ’22
The highly anticipated tour was first announced for the summer of 2020.
Genesis Announce North American Dates for Reunion Tour
Trek will follow previously booked dates in Ireland and the U.K.
Ann Wilson Says Heart Will Collaborate ‘When the Time Is Right’
"We haven't written together in a while," singer said of sister and bandmate Nancy Wilson. "The times when we see each other are the times when Heart tours."
Hear Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl Team for New Song ‘Eazy Sleazy’
Song explores the absurdity and anxiety of pandemic-era life.
Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson Recuperating After Open-Heart Surgery
Clarifying why he stayed seated during band's 'Late Show' performance, bassist wrote that he's "slowly but surely getting stronger every day" after procedure.