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
Phil Collins Explains How Genesis Decided Which Songs Ended Up on Solo Albums
A successful solo career can really put a strain on relationships between band members, but during the '80s, Phil Collins and Genesis put on a master class in how to make it work.
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.
When Motley Crue Struggled to Move Ahead With a New Singer
With the biggest record of their career behind them, the band seemed poised to scale even greater heights.
The Story of Van Halen’s Injury-Plagued ‘Balance’ Tour
They were heading back out on the road with a No. 1 album on the chart — but trouble was brewing.
Why Billy Joel Toughened Up on ‘Glass Houses’
Turns out, fame just added sharper corners and greater heft to the chip he had on his shoulder.
How ‘Queen II’ Set the Stage For Everything That Followed
They were able to bring more focus – and, ultimately, a lot more ambition – to bear.
How Rush’s Self-Titled Debut Pointed to Bigger Things
Before they could do their country proud, this band would have to go through Cleveland first.
How Aerosmith Avoided Sophomore Jinx on ‘Get Your Wings’
With all the elements in place, the stage was set to take the world by storm.
Why Led Zeppelin Became ‘The Nobs’ for One Show
This wouldn't be the only time the band had fun with its name.
The Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched ‘No Quarter’ Tour
The Led Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special.
Revisiting Jimmy Page’s Debut Solo Single, ‘She Just Satisfies’
The future Led Zeppelin star actually got his solo start decades before 1988's 'Outrider.'
How the Scorpions Broke Through With Their Best Album, ‘Lovedrive’
At this point, they had two main problems: Finding major success outside Germany and hanging onto a guitarist.