Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock, producing and writing for Westwood One's concert series as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats. Since joining Loudwire in 2012, he's served as senior editor and is one of the writers for the site, while also interviewing bands and covering and photographing music festivals and concerts. He's also written for Ultimate Classic Rock, Pop Crush, Screen Crush and The FW. Twitter: @ChadChilLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.childers
Chad Childers
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The case goes to court on Monday (Nov. 14).
24 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Release ‘There Is Nothing Left to Lose’
This is where the Foos 'Learn to Fly.'
Perry Farrell Explains Why It Was Important for Jane’s Addiction to Start Career With a Live Album
It was something he insisted on and he explains why.
Jello Biafra Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Dead Kennedys Bandmate D.H. Peligro
Punk icon Jello Biafra pays tribute to late bandmate D.H. Peligro.
Fyre Festival Founder Dropping Clues About What He’s Planning Next
See the teases he's offered so far.
28 Years Ago: Smashing Pumpkins Release ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
On Oct. 24, 1995, Smashing Pumpkins delivered a historic double album.
29 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Avoid Sophomore Slump With ‘Vs.’
On Oct. 19, 1993, Pearl Jam released their second album.
‘Murder, She Wrote’ Actress Angela Lansbury Dead at 96
She also earned multiple Academy Award nominations.
Alice in Chains’ ‘Dirt’ Re-Enters Top 10 on Billboard 200 Thanks to 30th Anniversary
Dusting off 'Dirt' for its 30th anniversary.
Depeche Mode Add 29 New North American Dates to 2023 World Tour
The band will push forward after Andy Fletcher's death.
Rush Members Perform With Dave Grohl, Danny Carey + Chad Smith for Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
See the spectacular three-song set.
Chris Shiflett Suggests Foo Fighters Will Continue to Make New Music
The guitarist says he expects more Taylor Hawkins questions when the band 'gets around to putting out another Foo Fighters record.'