A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
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Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Platinum Plaque Up for Auction
Pink Floyd fans will soon be offered the opportunity to own a unique — and no doubt pretty expensive — piece of the band's history.
David Lee Roth Sort of Comments on New Van Halen Book
Former Van Halen manager Noel E. Monk's new memoir of his years with the band contains plenty of backstage stories, many of them involving singer David Lee Roth.
Harry Shearer Recording Solo Album as Spın̈al Tap Bassist Derek Smalls
Actor and comedian Harry Shearer is slipping back into his character of Spın̈al Tap bassist Harry Smalls for a new solo album due later this year.
Why Metallica Open Their Concerts With ‘The Ecstasy of Gold’
Metallica's concerts have changed a lot over the past few decades, but a few things have stayed the same.
Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Gets a Doom Metal Tribute
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon album is getting the doom metal treatment.
22 Dead in Manchester Concert Terror Attack: Rockers React
In the aftermath of the carnage at Ariana Grande's Manchester concert last night, some of rock's most widely respected artists have taken to social media to share their stunned responses.
Chris Cornell to Be Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony; Public Memorials Planned
Chris Cornell will be laid to rest this Friday, May 26, as his survivors figure out plans for a public ceremony.
Watch Aerosmith Dedicate ‘Dream On’ to Chris Cornell
The members of Aerosmith led the crowd in a moment of silence for Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell during their May 20 show at the Black Sea Arena in Batumi, Georgia.
Iron Maiden Embroiled in Songwriting Credit Dispute
A long-simmering battle over the songwriting credits for Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" has apparently led to the longtime favorite being dropped from the band's set list.
Read About the Time Lemmy Walked Out of an Interview
Lemmy Kilmister had a reputation for being the type of guy who didn't suffer fools gladly, and his imposing physical frame made the prospect of irritating him that much less appealing.
Watch Footage of Metallica’s Final Rehearsal Before Their U.S. Tour
Metallica invited a few hundred friends to the final rehearsal for the North American leg of their WorldWired tour — and let the rest of the world watch — all while raising money for charity.
Why Rob Halford Split With Judas Priest
According to both sides, his plans weren't initially much cause for concern.