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
Rockers React to Prince’s Death
The shocking news of Prince's death reverberated throughout the music world today, with scores of the acclaimed artist's peers taking to social media to share their grief.
Listen to ‘Lullaby Renditions of Creedence Clearwater Revival': Exclusive Premiere
For every parent who's ever wished they could say "I put a spell on you" to an infant who refuses to sleep, here comes an entire album's worth of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics redone lullaby style.
Paul McCartney Expands ‘One on One’ Tour
Paul McCartney continues to expand his One on One Tour, with the latest dates promising the former Beatle's first trip to Cleveland since 2002.
Kid Rock Inducts Cheap Trick Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Kid Rock inducted Cheap Trick into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight.
Ted Nugent ‘Endorses’ Hillary Clinton for April Fool’s Day
It must have come as a terrible shock for Ted Nugent fans who forgot to check their calendars this morning.
When Supertramp Blew Up With ‘Breakfast in America’
On paper, this era looked like a recipe for disaster.
How Van Halen Used Tension to Build ‘Women and Children First’
Having earned a reputation for flashy technique, Eddie Van Halen was eager to push the boundaries of their sound.
Robert Plant Surveys His Past, Present and Future During ‘Austin City Limits’ Taping
Robert Plant closed out a recent visit to Austin with a performance taped for the long-running series Austin City Limits that boasted a set list encompassing many phases from his recording career.
When Lynyrd Skynyrd Headed for Trying Times With ‘Nuthin’ Fancy’
The trouble actually started while they were still in the studio.
How Van Halen Kept Their Streak Going With ‘Van Halen II’
"The '80s are coming and we're going to be the soundtrack," David Lee Roth declared.
How the Eagles Steered Toward Rock With ‘On the Border’
They were suddenly butting heads with producer Glyn Johns, who'd directed the band through their first two LPs.
Why Bad Company Stayed the Course on ‘Desolation Angels’
After some badly needed time away, they re-emerged with another solid 10-track slab of blues-influenced rock.