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
New ‘Rumble’ Documentary Explores Native American Influence on Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Native American influence on rock has long gone largely ignored — an injustice addressed in the new documentary 'Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.'
‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Is Up for Sale
After a half-century as an independent entity, 'Rolling Stone' is heading for new ownership.
Watch David Lee Roth Perform at the Summer Spectacular Under the Stars Benefit Show
David Lee Roth is still just as comfortable as ever behind the mic.
Adrian Belew and Stewart Copeland Say New Gizmodrome Band Project Was an ‘Immediate Lovefest': Exclusive Interview
With former Stewart Copeland and Adrian Belew in the lineup alongside Level 42 bassist Mark King and keyboardist Vittorio Cosma, Gizmodrome can hardly avoid being labeled a supergroup.
How Sammy Hagar Inspired the Clash’s ‘Safe European Home’
Sammy Hagar is a California guy whose music exemplifies good-time rock 'n' roll, and the Clash made a name for themselves with raw, eclectic recordings often informed by weightier topics.
Kanye West Cleared a Steely Dan Sample by Writing a Personal Letter to the Band
Steely Dan leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen earned a reputation as two of rock's most tuneful misanthropists, and hip-hop superstar Kanye West has never seemed to run short on ego.
Hear Joe Perry and Steven Tyler’s ‘Bikini Bottom Boogie’ From ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical’
After ruling the airwaves and conquering the big screen, animated superstar SpongeBob SquarePants is heading to the stage.
Listen to ‘Heavy Traffic’ From Ronnie Montrose’s Upcoming Posthumous ’10X10′ LP: Exclusive Premiere
The all-star project Ronnie Montrose was working on prior to his death in 2012 is finally on its way to fans.
Mike Myers May Appear in Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Film
The cast being lined up for the long-gestating Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' continues to grow — and its next addition has more of a cultural connection to the band than most.
Listen to Whitesnake’s ‘Is This Love (Evolutions Version)': Exclusive Premiere
Whitesnake fans can sneak an early peek at the upcoming deluxe expanded reissue of the band's hit self-titled 1987 LP.
When Fate Forced Led Zeppelin to Abandon ‘1980s: Part One’ Tour
A tragedy in the band's ranks prevented those dates from ever materializing.
Billy Gibbons Wants to Bring Houston ‘A Little Joy’ With ZZ Top Hurricane Benefit Show
ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons admits it's been "frustrating" for the group to be out of the area on tour while their home state copes with the damage wrought by Hurricane Harvey.