Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Fleetwood Mac Set List Primer: 5 Rare Songs From New Tour
To get all fans on the same page, let's recap the five rarest rarities from the band's current tour.
Jethro Tull Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Few bands have evolved in such a distinct way.
How Fleetwood Mac’s Debut Defined a New Era of British Blues
This LP is revered for defining a new kind of electric blues, and most of that praise is well-deserved.
Why Genesis Got Off to a Stumbling Start With ‘The Silent Sun’
Hardly anybody looks back on this first single without wincing.
When Rush Closed Out the ’80s With the Transitional ‘Presto’
This album falls somewhere between the band's synth-driven early '80s era and their guitar-heavy return in the late '90s.
How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’
He really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on this first album.
The History of the Beatles’ ‘Rattle Your Jewelry’ Concert
The Beatles took a potshot at the rich and regal during one of their most famous concerts.
40 Years Ago: Jethro Tull Respond to Critics and Strip Off the Excess
Jethro Tull's seventh album, 1974's 'War Child,' was born during a particularly awkward transitional period.
How George Harrison Warmed Hearts a Final Time With ‘Brainwashed’
This posthumous studio project became a loving swan song from one of rock's finest talents.
16 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin’s ‘BBC Sessions’ Released
For many diehards, Led Zeppelin were even more mind-blowing onstage than they were in the studio. With 1997's 'BBC Sessions,' that argument was strengthened considerably, as it showcased the most powerful quartet in rock music at their most playful and hard-hitting.