Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Grammy Producer Defends Show’s Eddie Van Halen Tribute Segment
Executive producer says he originally suggested "eight or nine guitarists" to pay tribute after guitarist's son declined offer to perform.
Ian Anderson Announces New Jethro Tull LP and Lyric Book
Band is reportedly three-quarters finished with 'The Zealot Gene,' the first LP under the Tull moniker since 2003.
That Time Frank Zappa Played a Drug Dealer on ‘Miami Vice’
Avant-garde composer and satirical rock star made his most surprising creative move in 1986.
Underrated Journey: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
The band scored so many hits, it's easy to forget they wrote anything else.
Why John Lennon Originally Hated the Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout’
Cover ended a marathon half-day recording session for their debut LP 'Please Please Me.'
Bruce Springsteen DWI Charges Dismissed
He pleads guilty to "consumption of alcohol in a closed area."
Bruce Springsteen Makes TV Commercial Debut in Super Bowl Jeep Ad
Clip, which songwriter scored with producer Ron Aniello, focuses on achieving a "ReUnited States of America."
Wolfgang Van Halen Offers ‘Gratitude’ to Eddie Mural Artist
Robert Vargas painted massive piece spanning outer wall at Guitar Center Hollywood.
Metallica Producer Bob Rock Sells ‘Black Album’ Rights
Sale, which also includes Michael Buble tracks, involved Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
New James Bond Film ‘No Time to Die’ Delayed Yet Again
Daniel Craig's fifth and final Bond role has been delayed numerous times.