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
Joni Mitchell’s Legal Guardian Issues Statement in Response to Rumors About Mitchell’s Health
Joni Mitchell's desire for privacy means we're bound to hear countless rumors about her health during her recovery from the medical crisis that put her in the emergency room earlier this year.
The Night Brian Johnson Played His First Show With AC/DC
He's long since earned his spot at the mic, but at this point he was still the new guy.
Pete Townshend Thinks the Who Are Finished (For Good This Time)
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have been clear about the Who's 50th anniversary dates marking the end of the band's large-scale touring, but in a new interview with MOJO, Townshend goes a step further, suggesting he's ready to close the book on the group completely.
Sammy Hagar Reveals Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Mystery Lick’ on ‘I Never Said Goodbye’
When Sammy Hagar entered the studio to record what he thought would be the contract-fulfilling closing chapter of his solo career with 1987's I Never Said Goodbye LP, he brought along his new Van Halen bandmate Eddie Van Halen to play bass and co-produce.
Donald Trump Calls Neil Young a ‘Total Hypocrite’
You didn't think Donald Trump was going to let Neil Young have the last word in their recent kerfuffle regarding Trump's unauthorized use of "Rockin' in the Free World," did you?
Eddie Van Halen on David Lee Roth: ‘Act Like You’re 60′
In a new interview with Billboard, Eddie Van Halen says he didn't invite David Lee Roth back in the band for money — he did it for the fans.
Sammy Hagar Claims Van Halen Are Trying to Prevent Him From Performing Songs They Wrote Together
Sammy Hagar's latest band, the Circle, delivers a hit-studded live show that offers classic cuts from throughout his career — but he claims Alex and Eddie Van Halen would love to prevent him from performing the songs they wrote and recorded together during his stint in Van Halen.
Sebastian Bach Stops Concert After Fan Crashes Stage
Sebastian Bach had to deal with a particularly overzealous fan during his June 10 stop at the Nectar Lounge in Seattle.
Geezer Butler Shrugs Off Black Sabbath’s Satanic Image: ‘People Like to Find Negative in Everything’
As anyone who's ever closely listened to Black Sabbath's music knows, there's a wide disconnect between the band's "evil" image and the actual lyrical content of most of their songs.
Watch Vintage Footage of Kiss Performing Without Makeup at Ace Frehley’s Wedding in 1976
The members of Kiss played their first official concert without their signature makeup in 1983, but they took the stage together au naturel years before that — at guitarist Ace Frehley's wedding in 1976.
Fleetwood Mac, Robert Plant and Elton John Postpone Shows Due to Illness
There must be something going around among members of the British rock aristocracy, because three of its most prominent members have recently been forced to postpone tour dates.
Official Line of Jimi Hendrix Marijuana Products Announced
Cannabis enthusiasts who also happen to be Jimi Hendrix fans will soon be able to enjoy a whole new experience.
Hear Led Zeppelin’s ‘Sugar Mama’ Bonus Track From ‘Coda’ Reissue
On July 31, Led Zeppelin will round out their deluxe catalog reissue series with remastered and expanded versions of 1976's Presence, 1979's In Through the Out Door and 1982's Coda — and they're already offering a sneak peek into the newly bulked-up Coda.
When the Rolling Stones Were Booed Off Stage in Favor of Monkeys
Still up-and-coming band didn't connect with the crowd, at least on this day.
Watch a Man Play the Beatles on His Guitar While Undergoing Brain Surgery
The Beatles have been played in operating rooms countless times over the years — but never quite like this.
ZZ Top’s 2015 Tour Includes a Stop in La Grange
ZZ Top will play La Grange, Texas, for the first time.