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
You May Now Listen to Nickelback’s Cover of Don Henley’s ‘Dirty Laundry,’ If You Wish
The members of Nickelback blew off a little steam by recording a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" during the sessions for their next album, and now they're sharing the results with fans.
The Story of Boston’s Blockbuster Debut Album
Every so often, an artist manages to make a perfect statement without any help from anyone at a label.
Eddie Vedder Pauses Pearl Jam Show to Eject Unruly Fan
It's bound to get a little rowdy at any Pearl Jam concert. But the group won't tolerate actual violence in the crowd.
Lars Ulrich Says the New Metallica Album Has ‘A Trace of Residue’ From ‘Kill ‘Em All’
Lars Ulrich gives fans a feel for how Metallica's new record fits in the group's discography.
David Bowie Producer Tony Visconti Recalls the Meeting That Killed Bowie’s Springsteen Cover
It's well-known among David Bowie fans that a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City" was among the tracks initially intended for Bowie's 1975 Young Americans LP.
Bob Daisley Talks Ozzy Osbourne Lawsuit
The acrimonious history between Ozzy Osbourne and Bob Daisley added another chapter when Daisley took Osbourne to court for unpaid royalties earlier this month.
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Say the Beatles Could Have Toured Again
The Beatles famously walked away from touring in 1966, but looking back now, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr say that decision was never final.
Steven Tyler Hand Gesture Edited Out of Aerosmith Disney World Attraction
In news that adds new meaning to the term "digital editing," staff at Walt Disney World have reportedly cleaned up a potentially offensive hand gesture made by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.
Kiss Star in New ‘Elder’-Inspired Comic Book Series
THey return to comic book stores this month with the first issue in a new series inspired by their 1981 album.
Read the Foreword to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ Memoir
Bruce Springsteen has posted the foreword to his upcoming Born to Run memoir in advance of the book's release.
Ringo Starr Is a Great-Grandfather
Congratulations are in order for Ringo Starr, who recently became the first Beatle to achieve great-grandfatherhood.
A Horse Danced to Santana’s ‘Smooth’ at the Olympics
There's really nothing like the Olympics, is there?