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
How Aerosmith Avoided Sophomore Jinx on ‘Get Your Wings’
With all the elements in place, the stage was set to take the world by storm.
How Steely Dan Returned to Form by Remaining ‘Two Against Nature’
This album managed the seemingly impossible feat of picking up pretty much exactly where they left off.
Why Led Zeppelin Became ‘The Nobs’ for One Show
This wouldn't be the only time the band had fun with its name.
The Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched ‘No Quarter’ Tour
The Led Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special.
Revisiting Jimmy Page’s Debut Solo Single, ‘She Just Satisfies’
The future Led Zeppelin star actually got his solo start decades before 1988's 'Outrider.'
How the Scorpions Broke Through With Their Best Album, ‘Lovedrive’
At this point, they had two main problems: Finding major success outside Germany and hanging onto a guitarist.
When Bob Seger Finally Scored a No. 1 LP With ‘Against the Wind’
That raspy howl may have been new to some, but he'd actually been chipping away at mainstream success for years.
Why Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First Gig
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Watch Dead and Company Perform on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’
Dead and Company, the new band featuring John Mayer and members of the Grateful Dead, made their television debut on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night.
When Tommy Lee Married Pamela Anderson 96 Hours After They Met
Pretty much everyone who heard the news was surprised – including the bride's mother.