Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
When Rush Expanded Their Horizons on ‘Fly by Night’ Tour
They weren't truly Rush until their imaginative second LP, and then the Canadian power trio bloomed further onstage.
Rush’s Last Show 5 Years Later: The Performance and the Aftermath
Prog-rock trio played its final concert on Aug. 1, 2015 — but nobody realized the finality at the time.
Listen to First New Go-Go’s Song in 19 Years, ‘Club Zero’
Track appears in upcoming Showtime documentary about New Wave band
Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kiss’ Ace Frehley
"It was weird seeing those guys without makeup 'cause you felt almost guilty," says guitarist. "You just feel like, 'Okay, no one's supposed to see these guys, and here they're just walking around.'"
Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campaign Song Clearance
Pearl Jam, R.E.M. and Green Day also sign open letter with Artist Rights Alliance.
Robert Plant Digs Up Unreleased Songs for New Solo Anthology
Led Zeppelin singer also premieres first episode of 'Digging Deep' podcast's third season.
Watch Regis Philbin ‘Audition’ for Motley Crue in 1997
Host, who died Saturday at age 88, played band a "rock" piano variation of children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm."
Fleetwood Mac’s Nicks, Fleetwood Lead Tributes to Peter Green
Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler, Kiss' Paul Stanley, Peter Frampton also mourned guitarist after his death at age 73.
‘Caddyshack’ Unites Bill Murray and Chevy Chase After ‘SNL’ Fight
In their sole scene from 1980 film, comedy giants resolved lingering tensions through improvisation.
New Jimi Hendrix Clothing Store Launches Online
Shop features music, clothes, accessories and collectibles.
How Eagles Ended Up on ESPN: ‘They Went Crazy, We Went Crazy’
Since their fans are "a little old-school," the band originally made a traditional deal with Rhino.
Fleetwood Mac Dig Up 1974 Audio, Unreleased Track for New Box Set
Eight-CD collection will feature gig promoting 'Heroes Are Hard to Find,' along with unreleased tune "Good Things (Come to Those Who Wait)."