Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
55 Years Ago: Beatles Debut ‘Paperback Writer’ and ‘Rain’ Videos
"I suppose in a way we invented MTV," George Harrison later reflected of promotional clips.
New Beach Boys ‘Feel Flows’ Box to Focus on 1969-71 Sessions
Hear previously unreleased song "Big Sur" ahead of set's release later this summer.
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.
David Letterman’s Most Memorable Late-Night Moments
To mark the anniversary of the comedian's final 'Late Show' episode, we've rounded up 18 of his most memorable late-night moments.
David Crosby Recruits Michael McDonald for New Song ‘River Rise’
Songwriter's upcoming 'For Free' LP features Joni Mitchell cover and collaboration with Steely Dan's Donald Fagen.
Bruce Springsteen Will Guest on New John Mellencamp LP
"Bruce is singing on the new record and is playing guitar,” Mellencamp said during Clive Davis' virtual Grammy party.
Jim Steinman, Writer of Meat Loaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ Dead at 73
Power ballad expert penned classics like "Bat Out of Hell" and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
Mike Mitchell, Guitarist on Kingsmen’s ‘Louie Louie,’ Dies at 77
No cause of death was given for band's co-founding member, who reportedly "peacefully passed away."
Bruce Springsteen DWI Charges Dismissed
He pleads guilty to "consumption of alcohol in a closed area."
Why John Lennon Called the Beatles’ ‘Eight Days a Week’ ‘Lousy’
This breezy rocker highlighted a subtly evolving sound, becoming their seventh U.S. No. 1.