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
The Time Gregg Allman Surprised a High School With a Free Concert
Wracked with grief, struggling with substance abuse, and at loose ends following the breakup of the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman sought treatment in Buffalo in 1976.
Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ Featured in New Samsung Gear VR Commercial
Part of the appeal of virtual reality is the ability to "see" and "do" things you'd never be able to in real life.
Hear Dan Auerbach’s New Album ‘Waiting on a Song’
'Waiting on a Song,' the second solo LP from Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, is streaming in advance of its release.
Watch Paul Simon and Stephen Colbert Update ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ for 2017
Paul Simon tapped into the unsettled state of our great nation during his appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night.
Watch U2 Honor Manchester Victims, Perform ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
U2 used their May 23 visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live! to express their support for the victims of the May 22 Manchester bombings.
Fans Leave Chris Cornell Tributes at Seattle’s Sound Garden
The art installation responsible for Soundgarden's name has become the site of an impromptu tribute to Chris Cornell.
UPDATE: Chris Cornell Dies, Suicide Suspected
Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog singer Chris Cornell has suffered a "sudden and unexpected" death at age 52.
Thurston Moore Weighs In on Sonic Youth’s Future: ‘We’re Not Together’
Thurston Moore is preferring to focus on his new solo album and band rather than getting Sonic Youth back together.
Watch Eddie Vedder Cover Talking Heads, Squeeze, Neil Young
The annual Hot Stove Cool Music benefit concert brought out Eddie Vedder for a covers-filled set.
Listen to Blondie’s Epic New Song ‘Fragments’
Blondie have premiered "Fragments," the third pre-release track from their upcoming 'Pollinator' LP.
R.E.M. to Release 25th Anniversary Reissue of ‘Automatic for the People’
Details have yet to be announced, but the group said that a 25th anniversary edition of 'Automatic for the People' will arrive in the fall.
Prince’s Expanded ‘Purple Rain’ Tracklist Reportedly Revealed
A remastered and expanded edition of Prince's 'Purple Rain' is reportedly on the way.