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
Stevie Nicks and the Pretenders Kick Off 24 Karat Tour: Set Lists, Videos
Stevie Nicks and the Pretenders started their package tour Oct. 25 in Phoenix, with Nicks delving deep into her catalog for a number of songs that hadn't been played live in years — or ever.
ZZ Top Announce 2017 ‘Tonnage’ Tour
ZZ Top will heat up the road mid-winter with a run of North American dates they've dubbed their 2017 Tonnage tour.
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.
When Peter Gabriel and Genesis Took Turns Topping the Pop Chart
The summer of 1986 brought Genesis their first No. 1 hit in the United States — and former frontman Peter Gabriel reached the same milestone the very next week.
When Led Zeppelin Clashed With the Police in Pittsburgh
They were already a force to be reckoned with – both on and off stage.
When Supertramp Blew Up With ‘Breakfast in America’
On paper, this era looked like a recipe for disaster.
When Jimmy Page Won a ‘Satanist’ Libel Lawsuit
He took the undisclosed settlement and donated it to a favorite charity.
How Van Halen Used Tension to Build ‘Women and Children First’
Having earned a reputation for flashy technique, Eddie Van Halen was eager to push the boundaries of their sound.
When Lynyrd Skynyrd Headed for Trying Times With ‘Nuthin’ Fancy’
The trouble actually started while they were still in the studio.
How Journey Shaped Their Career With ‘Departure’
True to its title, this album served notice that they were closing a chapter.
How Van Halen Kept Their Streak Going With ‘Van Halen II’
"The '80s are coming and we're going to be the soundtrack," David Lee Roth declared.
How the Eagles Steered Toward Rock With ‘On the Border’
They were suddenly butting heads with producer Glyn Johns, who'd directed the band through their first two LPs.