Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
55 Years Ago: Beatles Debut ‘Paperback Writer’ and ‘Rain’ Videos
"I suppose in a way we invented MTV," George Harrison later reflected of promotional clips.
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.
The Beatles Are Rock’s Only Million-Selling Act So Far This Year
Queen, Imagine Dragons, Fleetwood Mac and Metallica round out Nielsen's top five from 2020's first half.
10 Years Ago: George Harrison’s Final Album, ‘Brainwashed,’ Released
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this week is George Harrison's understated and deeply beautiful 'Brainwashed,' the famed guitarist and former Beatle's eleventh -- and, tragically, final -- studio album.