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
50 Years Ago: Kiss’ Gene Simmons First Sets His Hair on Fire
He debuted this now-signature fireball-spewing trick during a performance of "Firehouse."
When Parents Blamed Judas Priest’s Lyrics After Two Fans Attempted Suicide
A series of tragic events ultimately ended in a pair of deaths and an expensive, sensationalist trial.
40 Years Ago: Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Video Points to the End of an Era
Producer Robert Lombard was abruptly fired before they completed the shoot.
30 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Gets Angry and Defiant on ‘Vs.’
Selling millions of records has helped more than a few artists mellow out, but not these guys.
35 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Finds His Next Great Guitar Player
Given how fortunate he'd been, it wouldn't have been surprising if his luck finally ran out.
Dave Grohl Still Can’t Listen to Nirvana
"When Kurt died, every time the radio came on, it broke my heart."
Here’s How Freddie Mercury Reacted After Hearing ‘Ice Ice Baby’
"He carried on eating his breakfast and suddenly stopped, frowning."
Rikki Rockett Says Bret Michaels ‘Spent Too Much Time Away’ From Poison
Having 'Nothin' But a Good Time' has been easier said than done in recent years.
Dee Snider Reveals Details, Release Date for New Solo LP ‘For the Love of Metal’
Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta is credited with nudging the Twisted Sister star back into the studio.
Bryan Fuller Accuses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Biopic of ‘Hetwashing’ Freddie Mercury’s Life
Writer and producer Bryan Fuller had some things to say about the new 'Bohemian Rhapsody' trailer.
Hear Slash’s Theme Song for New ‘MX vs ATV All Out’ Video Game
Between his ongoing Guns N' Roses commitments and his upcoming solo dates, Slash has plenty to keep himself busy.
Kirk Hammett Still Believes Metallica ‘Were Right’ to Sue Napster
The dawn of the file-sharing era for mainstream music fans came with a lot of messiness between hardcore consumers and the record industry.