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
35 Years Ago: Aerosmith’s Comeback Gets Even Stronger on ‘Pump’
Their reunion with 'Permanent Vacation' producer Bruce Fairbairn picked up almost literally where the previous album left off.
The Day Kurt Cobain Died
His life ended with an act of horrific violence that investigators later deemed a suicide.
When Parents Blamed Judas Priest’s Lyrics After Two Fans Attempted Suicide
A series of tragic events ultimately ended in a pair of deaths and an expensive, sensationalist trial.
How Keith Richards Used ‘Beast of Burden’ to Apologize
It arrived after a period of turmoil for the band.
Van Halen’s ‘OU812′: A Track-by-Track Guide
Their second Sammy Hagar-era album was an eclectic mix of styles.
How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’
Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights.
Rolling Stones Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to the Rolling Stones' lineup changes.
Joe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore’s Criticism
One guitarist recently said some things about another guitarist's playing. Now the other guitarist has something to say.
Dave Grohl Still Can’t Listen to Nirvana
"When Kurt died, every time the radio came on, it broke my heart."
Van Zant Family Home Designated Florida Heritage Site
In case you were wondering, it comes "complete with an avocado-green rotary-dial phone and a wooden console stereo with an eight-track player and several Skynyrd eight-tracks that still sound just fine."