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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Jimmy Page Closes the Book on Led Zeppelin With Final Reissues
For guitarist Jimmy Page, who curated Led Zeppelin's recent reissues, it marks the end of a very long chapter in his career.
Frank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New Releases
Hold onto your wallets, Frank Zappa fans.
Peter Frampton Announces Acoustic Tour Dates
Peter Frampton fans will have a chance to see him in a more intimate musical setting this fall.
Keith Richards Still Loves to Get High, Annoy Mick Jagger
Falling out of a tree was enough to convince Keith Richards to give up cocaine, but he's managed to hang on to a few of his other favorite pastimes — including smoking a daily joint and bugging Mick Jagger.
How Bob Dylan Painted His Masterpiece, ‘Like a Rolling Stone’
His original handwritten lyrics would one day fetch millions at auction.
Jimmy Page Says Led Zeppelin’s Ninth Album Would Have Been ‘Hypnotic’
No one really knows where Led Zeppelin's music might have gone if the band hadn't broken up following John Bonham's death, but Jimmy Page has a better idea than most.
Keith Richards Debuts ‘Trouble,’ First Single From New ‘Crosseyed Heart’ Album
Keith Richards has unveiled "Trouble," the first single from his upcoming Crosseyed Heart LP.
When Eddie Van Halen Joined Michael Jackson Onstage
We've all heard the solo on "Beat It." Only a select few, however, got to experience it performed live.
Robert Plant Teases Pearl Jam About Lifting Led Zeppelin’s ‘Going to California’
It's no secret that the guys in Pearl Jam are Led Zeppelin fans, or that their 1998 single "Given to Fly" owes an obvious debt to Zeppelin's "Going to California."
Former Fairport Convention and Joe Cocker Drummer Bruce Rowland Dies at 74
Drummer Bruce Rowland, whose prolific career included session work for a long list of artists as well as stints with Fairport Convention and the Grease Band, has died at the age of 74.
Jason Bonham Talks Tensions Between Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones
Both by birthright and through work experience, Jason Bonham has a better understanding of the inner workings of Led Zeppelin than most people, and he shared a bit of that knowledge during a recent appearance on Train frontman Pat Monahan's podcast.
When John Lennon Learned He Was a Bad Driver, the Hard Way
A scary mishap ended with a trip to the hospital for himself, his son Julian, Yoko Ono and her daughter Kyoko.
Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Faces Charges of Rape, Sexual Abuse and Assault
A grand jury has indicted Journey drummer Deen Castronovo on charges of rape, sexual abuse and assault.
How Don Henley Turned Anger and Unease Into ‘The End of the Innocence’
Politics became much more prominent, and the result was the biggest hit of his post-Eagles career.
Sammy Hagar Claims Van Halen Are Trying to Prevent Him From Performing Songs They Wrote Together
Sammy Hagar's latest band, the Circle, delivers a hit-studded live show that offers classic cuts from throughout his career — but he claims Alex and Eddie Van Halen would love to prevent him from performing the songs they wrote and recorded together during his stint in Van Halen.
Brad Paisley Joins Rolling Stones During Nashville Show
"Some of you have waited your whole lives to see the Rolling Stones," quipped Brad Paisley during his opening set before the band's stop in Nashville last night. "You're gonna have to sit through me first."