A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
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Rolling Stones Post Alternate ‘Brown Sugar’ Featuring Eric Clapton
Among the previously unreleased tracks lined up for the Rolling Stones' newly expanded Sticky Fingers reissue, an alternate version of "Brown Sugar" featuring Eric Clapton is one of the most intriguing.
40 Years Ago: Talking Heads Find the Sweet Spot on ‘Speaking in Tongues’
After taking a brief hiatus to focus on separate projects, they regrouped with a newly reaffirmed sense of purpose.
YouTube Guitar Hero Plays 10 Classic Riffs in 10 Different Styles
Guitarist Jared Dines points out in a video recently uploaded to his YouTube channel that the difference in classic riffs often lies in how those chords are played.
Eddie Van Halen Relives His Early Adventures in Guitar Hacking
Eddie Van Halen offers an in-depth look at how early guitar hacks taught him that the sound he was looking for was usually just a modification or two away.
U2 Pay Tribute to Late Tour Manager Dennis Sheehan at Los Angeles Show
U2's performance at the Forum in Los Angeles last night included a tribute to the band's longtime tour manager Dennis Sheehan, who died unexpectedly just hours before they took the stage.
Rolling Stones Reportedly Play Secret Club Gig in San Diego
Multiple sources in San Diego are reporting that the Rolling Stones played a secret show at the tiny 600-capacity Belly Up Tavern on May 27.
Rolling Stones Look Back on Zip Code Tour Opener in New Video
The Rolling Stones' 2015 Zip Code Tour is on its way to a stadium near you, and the band is offering a glimpse of what fans can expect this time around with a brief video retrospective of the opening show in San Diego.
Nickelback Sought by Australian Police for ‘Crimes Against Music’
Nickelback have been accused of crimes against music by Australian police.
Watch Bob Dylan Make His Final Appearance on ‘Late Show With David Letterman’
Bob Dylan made his final appearance on 'Late Show With David Letterman' on May 19, 2015.
The Day Ronnie James Dio Died
What never changed was that distinctive voice, a singular instrument whose range and power were obvious from the first.
Guns N’ Roses ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Plagiarism Claims Laughed Off by Australian Crawl Singer
Guns N' Roses fans don't need to be too concerned with recent allegations that the group lifted its classic hit "Sweet Child o' Mine" from an earlier song by Australian Crawl.
Hear Jeff Beck’s New Live Version of ‘Superstition': Exclusive Premiere
Ultimate Classic Rock is proud to present the premiere of Jeff Beck's new concert recording of "Superstition."
Jeff Beck Releases New Song, ‘Tribal’
Jeff Beck is gearing up for the May 19 release of his new Live+ LP by giving fans an early glimpse of the record.
Watch HBO’s Trailer for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Broadcast
On May 30, HBO subscribers will be able to tune into the network's broadcast of this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Greg Kihn Releases New Novel Inspired by the Death of Brian Jones
The mystery surrounding Brian Jones' untimely death has fascinated Rolling Stones fans and rock historians for decades.
Ron Howard’s Beatles Documentary Is Headed to Cannes
A new Beatles documentary purporting to offer viewers an intimate look at the band's early years will seek studio suitors at the Cannes Film Festival later this month.