Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
15 Classic Rock Songs That Were Written Very Quickly
Sometimes working fast pays off.
Pearl Jam Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
The grunge icons went through a lot of drummers before Matt Cameron solidified the position.
Hear Green Day’s New Joan Jett-Sampling Song, ‘Oh Yeah!’
Power-pop track features vocal hook from Jett's 1980 cut "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)"
Steely Dan and Steve Winwood Plot North American Tour
Rock legends, who toured together in 2016, will play 26 dates throughout the summer.
Pearl Jam Fuel New Album Speculation With ‘Gigaton’ Billboards
The band continues its cryptic social media campaign with an augmented reality scavenger hunt.
Final Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Revealed
These five artists boosted their odds of entering the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class.
The Show That Literally Took Kiss’ Breath Away
Guitarist Tommy Thayer details how combo of small venue, iconic song and too-big confetti cannons resulted in a 'Spinal Tap'-styled stage mishap.
Dave Grohl Recruits 13-Year-Old Daughter for Partial Nirvana Reunion Show
Beck, St. Vincent also joined band's surviving members during five-song set at charity benefit.
Gene Simmons Puts Ice Cubes in His Breakfast Cereal
Kiss are still one month away from launching the 2020 leg of their farewell tour, but co-founding member is making headlines for another, more disturbing reason.
Eric Clapton and Band Collaborator Marty Grebb Dead at 74
Songwriter/multi-instrumentalist also played with Bonnie Raitt, Chicago and the Buckinghams.