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
When Bob Seger Finally Scored a No. 1 LP With ‘Against the Wind’
That raspy howl may have been new to some, but he'd actually been chipping away at mainstream success for years.
Peter Cetera Explains His Reasons for Refusing to Perform With Chicago at the Rock Hall
Here's a little advice for anyone entering into negotiations with former Chicago frontman Peter Cetera: It's probably a bad idea to suggest that he take a "chill pill."
Why Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First Gig
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
When Tommy Lee Married Pamela Anderson 96 Hours After They Met
Pretty much everyone who heard the news was surprised – including the bride's mother.
Why Kiss’ Self-Titled Debut Was Unfairly Overlooked
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley believed that a more aggressive sound – and distinctive image – would take them to the next level.
How Deep Purple Started Over With ‘Burn’
By this point, the band's personnel conflicts had become almost as attention-getting as their songs.
Why Rod Stewart Turned to Disco With No. 1 Smash ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’
Many rock artists of his generation felt like the trends of the day were passing them by in the late-'70s.
How Roger Daltrey Moved On With ‘Parting Should Be Painless’
By the time the Who called it quits in 1983, he had already been a part-time solo artist for a decade.
How Billy Idol Almost Lost His Leg in a Motorcycle Accident
We enjoy a certain amount of bad behavior from our rock stars, but within limits.
When Mick Ronson Played His First Show With David Bowie
"We’re all thankful for both of them, but especially for both of them combined."
How Cheap Trick Finally Broke Through With ‘At Budokan’
The '70s were the decade of the live rock album, as concert sets helped trigger massive mainstream breakthroughs.
When Jimi Hendrix Broke Up With Band of Gypsys On Stage
There were plenty of memorable gigs throughout his too-brief career, but none was more infamous than this one.