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.
Genesis, ‘BBC Broadcasts': Album Review
This multidisc set marks a new apex of the prog-pop band's live catalog.
Alan White, Drummer for Yes and John Lennon, Dies at 72
Prog band's longest-tenured member also played with George Harrison, Joe Cocker and Ginger Baker.
Rush, ‘Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Prog-rock trio has always been a tidy bunch, never accumulating much of an archival scrap pile.
All 180 Genesis Songs, Ranked Worst to Best
From "Mama" to "No Son of Mine," from "Firth of Fifth" to "Eleventh Earl of Mar."
Why Ian Anderson Is Perfectly Fine With Being a ‘Party Pooper’
A question about a former Jethro Tull bandmate leads to a lengthy conversation that also touched on "lightweight porn."
Genesis Kick Off North American Reunion Tour: Review and Set List
Prog-pop band revived "Misunderstanding" for first continent gig since 2007.
How Eagles Ended Up on ESPN: ‘They Went Crazy, We Went Crazy’
Since their fans are "a little old-school," the band originally made a traditional deal with Rhino.
Brian May Says Riff Project With Tony Iommi Still Has a ‘Chance’
Queen and Black Sabbath guitarists have been teasing a collaboration since 2013.