Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Robert Fripp, Rick Wakeman, Steve Hackett Highlight Cruise to the Edge 2025
Cruise to the Edge 2025 saluted the Holy Trinity of classic prog-rock: Genesis, Yes and King Crimson.
Cruise to the Edge 2024: Review
Despite some frustrating technical hiccups in the 2024 edition, Cruise to the Edge still feels like some kind of weird sanctuary for prog fans.
The 10 Heaviest Jethro Tull Songs
From obscure outtakes ("Saturation") to set list staples ("Aqualung").
45 Years Ago: Genesis Crashes Top 40 With ‘Follow You Follow Me’
"It’s an up, happy song that makes you smile without being sweet," Mike Rutherford said of the 1978 single.
50 Years Ago: Genesis Goes Sci-Fi Prog in ‘Watcher of the Skies’
Band scaled back epic 'Foxtrot' track for shorter single version.
Genesis, ‘BBC Broadcasts': Album Review
This multidisc set marks a new apex of the prog-pop band's live catalog.
Eagles Expand U.S. ‘Hotel California’ Tour With 12 New Dates
Trek features full performance of 1976 LP, along with greatest hits set.
Mick Jagger Calls Late Charlie Watts Rolling Stones’ ‘Heartbeat’
“He was a very reliable person, wasn’t a diva," singer said of late bandmate. "That’s the last thing you want in a drummer.”
Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson Recuperating After Open-Heart Surgery
Clarifying why he stayed seated during band's 'Late Show' performance, bassist wrote that he's "slowly but surely getting stronger every day" after procedure.
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.
Wolfgang Van Halen Offers ‘Gratitude’ to Eddie Mural Artist
Robert Vargas painted massive piece spanning outer wall at Guitar Center Hollywood.