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 Norm Macdonald Returned to Host ‘SNL,’ Then Skewered It
"I wanted to keep my job, and they felt the exact opposite.”
Brian May on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Sequel: ‘Maybe It Could Happen’
Queen guitarist admits “it’s going to be hard to follow” Oscar-winning 2018 movie.
Hall and Oates Kick Off 2021 Tour: Set List and Video
Band plays hits-heavy, 15-song set during first date of North American tour.
Paul Cotton, Poco Guitarist and Singer, Dies at 78
Band cofounder Jim Messina calls late musician a "special musical kindred brother.”
When Biz Markie Covered Elton John’s ‘Bennie and the Jets’
The rapper also sampled Ted Nugent for 1992 interlude.
50 Years Ago: Gene Wilder Adds Mystery, Mischief to ‘Willy Wonka’
Actor delivered an all-time classic performance in musical fantasy, which hit theaters in June 1971.
Jane Curtin and Laraine Newman Revisit That Famous ‘SNL’ Fight
Castmates Chevy Chase and Bill Murray got into a physical altercation in 1978.
In Defense of Genesis’ ‘Invisible Touch’
They were prog heroes and pop stars — a rare and tricky balance. Recognizing that fact only underscores their versatility.
‘Superbad': When Bill Hader Did Donuts to Van Halen’s ‘Panama’
Actor's hilarious improv wound up leading to a memorable — but expensive — scene from the 2007 comedy.
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.