Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
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Hear Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl Team for New Song ‘Eazy Sleazy’
Song explores the absurdity and anxiety of pandemic-era life.
John Lennon Rehearses ‘Give Peace a Chance’ in Unearthed Video
Clip, recorded with Yoko Ono in the Bahamas, previews upcoming 'Plastic Ono Band' box set.
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.
Roger Waters Announces New 2022 Dates for Postponed Tour
Songwriter will play new songs and material from Pink Floyd's "golden era" during trek, which he delayed due to the pandemic.
Watch Miley Cyrus Cover Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’
Singer also tackled portion of "Don't Stop Me Now" during medley at NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four.
Steely Dan’s ‘Dirty Work’ Powers New ‘Suicide Squad’ Trailer
Strings and pounding percussion highlight ramped-up version of 'Can't Buy a Thrill' tune.
Hear Sting Dissect How He Sings and Plays Bass Simultaneously
Exclusive clip previews 'Sting: Upon Reflection,' musician's upcoming installment of Audible's 'Words + Music' series.
Hear Cheap Trick’s New Song ‘Boys and Girls and Rock N Roll’
Track previews band's upcoming 20th LP, 'In Another World.'
Tina Turner Recalls Path to Rock Stardom in New HBO Doc Trailer
Singer recalls dream of becoming "the first Black rock 'n' roll singer to pack places like the [Rolling] Stones."
Underrated Journey: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
The band scored so many hits, it's easy to forget they wrote anything else.
Why John Lennon Originally Hated the Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout’
"You can hear that I'm just a frantic guy doing his best," singer later recalled of throat-shredding 'Please Please Me' song.
Michael Gudinski, Music Promoter, Dies at 68: Rockers React
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Sebastian Bach and Bryan Adams write tributes to late industry veteran.