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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How the Eagles Steered Toward Rock With ‘On the Border’
They were suddenly butting heads with producer Glyn Johns, who'd directed the band through their first two LPs.
When the Rolling Stones Were Fined for Peeing on a Gas Station
Given the severity of some of the scandals that would later rock the Rolling Stones, this one seems fairly minor.
Lost Rolling Stones Track Discovered After Spending 50 Years in an Attic
The Rolling Stones archives just added a few intriguing unreleased tracks — including a recording that's remained completely unknown for more than five decades.
Why Bad Company Stayed the Course on ‘Desolation Angels’
After some badly needed time away, they re-emerged with another solid 10-track slab of blues-influenced rock.
When Motley Crue Struggled to Move Ahead With a New Singer
With the biggest record of their career behind them, the band seemed poised to scale even greater heights.
The Story of Van Halen’s Injury-Plagued ‘Balance’ Tour
They were heading back out on the road with a No. 1 album on the chart — but trouble was brewing.
Why Billy Joel Toughened Up on ‘Glass Houses’
Turns out, fame just added sharper corners and greater heft to the chip he had on his shoulder.
How ‘Queen II’ Set the Stage For Everything That Followed
They were able to bring more focus – and, ultimately, a lot more ambition – to bear.
Phil Collins Announces Release Date, Track Listings for ‘No Jacket Required’ and ‘Testify’ Reissues
Phil Collins' "Take a Look at Me Now" reissue campaign is scheduled to continue April 15 with the release of expanded and remastered editions of his No Jacket Required (1985) and Testify (2002) albums.
How Rush’s Self-Titled Debut Pointed to Bigger Things
Before they could do their country proud, this band would have to go through Cleveland first.