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

Explore Billy Joel’s New York ‘Landmarks’ on New Interactive Map
"New York State of Mind" site highlights businesses, addresses and venues crucial to singer's life and songs.

Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon to Play Central Park Concert
Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon will headline a "homecoming concert" this summer in New York City's Central Park, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

David Letterman’s Most Memorable Late Night Moments
To mark the anniversary of the comedian's final 'Late Show' episode, we've rounded up 18 of his most memorable late-night moments.

Bruce Springsteen Talks ‘Complex’ Themes of ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
"Our protagonist ... has been betrayed by his nation and yet still feels deeply connected to the country that he grew up in," songwriter tells Barack Obama in podcast clip.

Yaphet Kotto, Mr. Big in Bond’s ‘Live and Let Die,’ Dead at 81
Actor also appeared in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' and Ridley Scott's 'Alien.'

Tina Turner Recalls Path to Rock Stardom in New HBO Doc Trailer
Tina Turner details her struggles and successes in the new trailer for "Tina," an upcoming HBO documentary on the singer.

How Paul McCartney Wrote Solo for the Beatles’ ‘All My Loving’
Bassist envisioned 1963 'With the Beatles' cut as a "little country and western song."

Bruce Springsteen Suggests He’ll Move to Australia if Trump Wins
"If by some happenstance he should be [re-elected]," the rocker says, "I'll see you on the next plane."

‘Caddyshack’ Unites Bill Murray and Chevy Chase After ‘SNL’ Fight
Co-stars Chevy Chase and Bill Murray share only one scene, a heavily improvised take that helped squash a longstanding beef dating back to their famous fight at Saturday Night Live.

45 Years Ago: Owen Quinn Parachutes Off World Trade Center
On July 22, 1975, Bronx native Owen J. Quinn became the first person to parachute off one of the word's most iconic — and massive — towers.