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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40 Years Ago: Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Video Points to the End of an Era
Producer Robert Lombard was abruptly fired before they completed the shoot.
How Paul Simon Ended Up Wearing a Turkey Suit on ‘Saturday Night Live’
No one could blame fans for humming "Still Crazy After All These Years" every Thanksgiving.
50 Years Ago: Billy Joel Begins March to Stardom With ‘Piano Man’
Even the most distinguished career has to start somewhere.
When the FCC Tried to Crack Down on Drug-Related Lyrics
They were convinced that a growing number of popular songs contained coded drug-related messages to kids.
Dave Grohl Still Can’t Listen to Nirvana
"When Kurt died, every time the radio came on, it broke my heart."
Dave Matthews Band ‘Shocked,’ ‘Not Previously Aware’ of Boyd Tinsley Accusations
The band has issued a statement following a lawsuit brought against their violin player for sexual misconduct.
Jeff Beck Reflects on Early Rivalry With Eric Clapton
Two guitar legends walk into a room ...
Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway Show Earns Special Tony Award
Bruce Springsteen will inch a little closer to an EGOT at this year's Tony Awards.
Elton John Biopic ‘Rocketman’ Lands Taron Egerton as Lead
Plans for an Elton John biopic continue to wend their way through development, with the project currently on the verge of securing studio financing.
Jack White Brought His Mom Out Onstage
Jack White started his tour in support of his new 'Boarding House Reach' album in style with a pair of hometown shows in Detroit.
Roger Waters Reveals Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ Is Getting a Surround Sound Reissue
According to former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters, the next reissue to mine the band's classic catalog will be a new edition of their 1977 'Animals' LP presenting the songs in 5.1 surround sound.
Watch Thom Yorke Sing Solo When Radiohead’s Show Stops
It can be difficult and a little awkward for any lead singer to figure out what to do with himself during the downtime between songs — or verses — but Radiohead frontman Thom York isn't just any singer.