Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed

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.

When Genesis Helped Peter Gabriel Escape Debt With 1982 Reunion
Proceeds for one-off show benefitted the singer's financially struggling WOMAD festival.

Why Journey Stopped Making Videos During MTV’s Golden Era
Singer Steve Perry said band wanted to preserve "the mystery and mystique of the fantasy of radio."

Duran Duran Announce 2022 North American Tour
Nile Rodgers and Chic will open eight of 14 announced dates.

Eagles Expand U.S. ‘Hotel California’ Tour With 12 New Dates
Trek features full performance of 1976 LP, along with greatest hits set.

Ringo Starr Announces Coffee-Table Photo Book Benefitting Charity
'Lifted – Fab Images and Memories in My Life With the Beatles From Across the Universe' is out in February 2022.

Hear Elton John and Ed Sheeran’s Holiday Song ‘Merry Christmas’
U.K. profits during Christmas season will benefit their respective charities.

Genesis Kick Off North American Reunion Tour: Review and Set List
Prog-pop band revived "Misunderstanding" for first continent gig since 2007.

Elton John and Stevie Wonder Team for New Song ‘Finish Line’
Gospel-flavored track appears on John's upcoming collaborative LP 'The Lockdown Sessions.'

Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin” Wasn’t Lock for ‘Sopranos’ Finale
When show creator David Chase mentioned the song as a possibility to his crew, their disgusted reaction solidified his choice.

Phil Collins Thinks Genesis Reunion Tour Won’t Go Past 2021 Shows
“This English and American tour, that will be enough for me,” singer says.