A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
Jeff Giles
When Motley Crue Struggled to Move Ahead With a New Singer
With the biggest record of their career behind them, the band seemed poised to scale even greater heights.
The Story of Van Halen’s Injury-Plagued ‘Balance’ Tour
They were heading back out on the road with a No. 1 album on the chart — but trouble was brewing.
Why Billy Joel Toughened Up on ‘Glass Houses’
Turns out, fame just added sharper corners and greater heft to the chip he had on his shoulder.
George Martin Dies: Rockers React
News of producer George Martin's passing has inspired many of the countless artists influenced by his work to share their memories and farewell messages on Facebook and Twitter.
How ‘Queen II’ Set the Stage For Everything That Followed
They were able to bring more focus – and, ultimately, a lot more ambition – to bear.
Bill Wyman Diagnosed With Cancer
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Why Led Zeppelin Became ‘The Nobs’ for One Show
This wouldn't be the only time the band had fun with its name.
The Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched ‘No Quarter’ Tour
The Led Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special.
Revisiting Jimmy Page’s Debut Solo Single, ‘She Just Satisfies’
The future Led Zeppelin star actually got his solo start decades before 1988's 'Outrider.'
How the Scorpions Broke Through With Their Best Album, ‘Lovedrive’
At this point, they had two main problems: Finding major success outside Germany and hanging onto a guitarist.
When Bob Seger Finally Scored a No. 1 LP With ‘Against the Wind’
That raspy howl may have been new to some, but he'd actually been chipping away at mainstream success for years.
How Deep Purple Started Over With ‘Burn’
By this point, the band's personnel conflicts had become almost as attention-getting as their songs.