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
John Mellencamp Says Rock’s Glory Days Are Over
For decades, rock was the center of the American music world, but that's been changing for some time now, and John Mellencamp doesn't see it ever coming back.
Bruce Springsteen Recalls Early IRS Woes: ‘They Came After Us’
After years of struggling to find an audience, Bruce Springsteen made it big in the mid-'70s — and soon discovered that failing to pay one's taxes can have some pretty painful consequences.
Listen to Blondie’s Epic New Song ‘Fragments’
Blondie have premiered "Fragments," the third pre-release track from their upcoming 'Pollinator' LP.
Listen to a Previously Unreleased Outtake of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Title Track
Beatles fans have to wait until May 26 for the deluxe reissue of Sgt. Pepper to arrive, but in the meantime, they can catch a sneak peek.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Kick Off Summer 2017 Tour: Video, Set List
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers opened their 40th anniversary tour last night in Oklahoma City, delivering a career-spanning set that delivered a hefty helping of classic hits.
Prince’s Expanded ‘Purple Rain’ Tracklist Reportedly Revealed
A remastered and expanded edition of Prince's 'Purple Rain' is reportedly on the way.
The Day Brad Gillis Played His First Concert With Ozzy Osbourne
This tour had attracted more than its share of unwanted attention even before the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads.
Wendy Dio Says Ronnie James Dio’s Touring Hologram Is ‘Great for the Fans’
For many people, the idea of a dead star "performing" via hologram seems pretty ghoulish — but Ronnie James Dio's widow Wendy insists the technology represents the future for celebrity estates.
Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla Kick Off Summer Tour: Video, Set Lists
Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla have started their 2017 summer tour, which marked its first date April 8 at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H.
The Day George Harrison Played His Final Full-Length Concert
The former Beatles star's aversion to live performance had long since become common knowledge.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Leader Paul O’Neill Dies at 61
Paul O'Neill, who founded the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has died due to a chronic undisclosed illness.
Mick Jagger, ‘Let’s Work': Hilariously Outdated Videos
Technology is a powerful tool in any creative medium, but what's cutting-edge today can look awfully silly tomorrow.