Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Eddie Van Halen Dies: Rockers React
Former bandmate Sammy Hagar wrote that he's "heartbroken and speechless" after guitarist's death from cancer.
Fleetwood Mac on Viral ‘Dreams’ Skateboard Video: ‘We Love This’
TikTok clip shows man lip-syncing 1977 track and drinking Ocean Spray juice.
Fan Letters Inspired Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to Keep Drumming
"I didn't wanna do this anymore," drummer recalls thinking after 1984 car crash. "And then I started getting these letters from all over the world."
The Guitar Solo That Made Billy Gibbons a Prince Fan for Life
"He could play everything with a delivery that made total sense," says ZZ Top frontman.
Led Zeppelin Album Art: The Stories Behind 9 Famous LP Covers
Their LP covers were as detailed and innovative as the music itself.
Listen to First New Go-Go’s Song in 19 Years, ‘Club Zero’
Track appears in upcoming Showtime documentary about New Wave band
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.
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Since their fans are "a little old-school," the band originally made a traditional deal with Rhino.
Mick Jagger Says Next Rolling Stones Album ‘Sounds Pretty Good’
"We recorded a bunch of tracks at the same time we did ['Living in a Ghost Town']," singer says. "Actually I’ve been finishing off the vocals and some other instruments on them."
Hear the Rolling Stones’ Previously Unreleased Song ‘Criss Cross’
The song is one of three previously unheard tracks from a new 'Goats Head Soup' box set.
Ringo Starr Taps Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh for 80th Birthday Show
Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Sheila E and Ben Harper also set for virtual event, which features home performances and previously unseen footage.
The Rolling Stones Threaten Lawsuit Over Trump Using Their Songs
"If Donald Trump disregards the exclusion and persists, then he would face a lawsuit for breaking the embargo and playing music that has not been licensed," band writes.