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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Foreigner Announce Tour Dates With Kid Rock
Once again, Kid Rock is out to give fans the biggest value for their concert ticket dollar — and this summer, he's bringing out Foreigner to help him deliver.
Eddie Van Halen Remembers His Immigrant Youth, Talks Early Guitar Innovation
Eddie Van Halen is one of the world's biggest rock stars, but as a kid, he was just a kid whose parents "showed up here with the equivalent of $50 and a piano."
George Thorogood Announces Co-Headlining Tour With Brian Setzer
George Thorogood may drink alone, but this summer he's touring with Brian Setzer.
Grammys’ ‘In Memoriam’ Tribute Missed Some Important Names
The rock world suffers a lot of notable losses every year, and it wouldn't be possible to include each and every name in the Grammy Awards' annual 'In Memoriam' tribute video without stretching an already-lengthy show to unreasonable length.
Dave Davies Hoping for a Kinks Reunion ‘Before We Die’
At various points in 2013 and 2014, Ray and Dave Davies both expressed a hope that they'd find a way to get the Kinks back together in time for the band's 50th anniversary.
Ozzy Osbourne Slapped With Hefty Bat Removal Bill
Not even the Prince of Darkness has enough mojo to overpower his local elected officials -- and now, Ozzy Osbourne is faced with more than $27,000 in bat removal fees.
Roger Daltrey Looks Back on 50 Years of the Who
"Actually," noted Roger Daltrey when Forbes pointed out that he and Pete Townshend have been together in the Who for 50 years, "[it's been] 54 or 55. And," laughed Daltrey, "he’s as bloody difficult now as he always was."
Van Halen Live Album Details Revealed
Van Halen will release what the band is calling its "definitive live album" on March 31 -- the same date they're scheduled to begin a six-album remaster series with reissues of 'Van Halen' and '1984.'
Toto Debut New ‘Orphan’ Single From ‘Toto XIV’
'Orphan,' the leadoff single from Toto's upcoming 'Toto XIV' album, is out now.
UPDATED: Sebastian Bach Says He Never Asked Stryper’s Michael Sweet for Help
Something tells us Sebastian Bach won't be sharing any festival bills with Stryper and Sweet & Lynch singer Michael Sweet anytime soon.
When the Doobie Brothers Appeared on ‘What’s Happening!!’
They've played to countless crowds over the years, but one of the band's most memorable gigs happened on TV.
Alice Cooper Offers to Chop Off Motley Crue’s Heads
Alice Cooper has hatched a novel plan for ending the last stop on Motley Crue's farewell tour.