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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35 Years Ago: .38 Special Break Through with ‘Wild-Eyed Southern Boys’
After three unsuccessful efforts, the Southern rock band changed their sound a bit and began a decade of hits.
Metallica Share Cover and Sample Pages From New ‘Master of Puppets’ Book
The members of Metallica are offering fans a sneak peek at Back to the Front, the upcoming book that promises to provide "a fully authorized visual history" of their Master of Puppets album.
Why Motley Crue Fired Vince Neil
They looked primed to rule for years to come following 1989's 'Dr. Feelgood' but the band was actually getting ready to implode.
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.
Why the Rolling Stones Were Censored During Super Bowl Show
Fearing public outrage, the NFL brought down Mick Jagger's microphone for two potentially offensive lyrics.
James Hetfield Made a Bizarre ‘American Dad’ Appearance
When is Metallica's James Hetfield not Metallica's James Hetfield? When he's a water polo coach.
Def Leppard Guitarist Phil Collen Calls Guns N’ Roses Reunion ‘Really F—ing Lame’
It sounds like Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen is not in the market for Guns N' Roses reunion show tickets.
Ace Frehley Announces 2016 U.S. Tour Dates
Ace Frehley will be back on the road in late February, when he starts a new round of tour dates that will keep him in front of crowds through mid-April.
Gene Simmons Hospital Visit Makes Kiss Fan’s Last Wish Come True
A critically ill Las Vegas teen was granted his last wish by Gene Simmons, who flew to his hospital bedside for an in-person visit.
Lita Ford Reaches Into the Vaults for New Star-Studded ‘Time Capsule’ Album
Lita Ford has announced an April release for Time Capsule, a new album consisting of previously unreleased archival recordings featuring appearances from a long list of guests.
Why ‘Balance’ Didn’t Seem Like Van Halen’s Last Sammy Hagar Album
Van Halen released 'Balance,' the last album of the Van Hagar era, on Jan. 24, 1995.
David Bowie Designer Explains ‘Blackstar’ Album Artwork
If you looked at the cover of David Bowie's Blackstar and wondered why there wasn't more going on, visually speaking, graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook would like to explain.