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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Bob Dylan To Release an Entire Album of Frank Sinatra Songs
For his 36th studio album, Bob Dylan is doing something he's never done before: tackling the Frank Sinatra songbook.
That Time Paul Simon Wore a Turkey Suit on ‘Saturday Night Live’
If you can't help hearing the strains of Paul Simon's 1975 hit 'Still Crazy After All These Years' every time you look at a turkey, this anniversary post is for you.
John Fogerty Supports Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl’s ‘Fortunate Son’ Cover
Don't expect John Fogerty to join the chorus of folks who think it was in bad taste for Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and Zac Brown to perform his song 'Fortunate Son' at the Concert for Valor on Nov. 11.
Watch the Who’s Video for New Single ‘Be Lucky’
Making videos has been a pain in the neck for most major artists since the advent of MTV in the early '80s, but it's a nuisance that's hard to avoid if you want to get your new music out in front of the widest possible audience -- unless you're the Who, that is, and you have 50 years of live footage to fall back on.
Watch Def Leppard Perform at London NFL Game
The NFL returned to London on Sept. 28, and the members of Def Leppard were on hand to amp up the action -- minus guitarist Vivian Campbell, whose latest round of cancer treatment forced the band to seek sub-in help from Trixter's Steve Brown.
How Peter Frampton Met the Talk Box
Peter Frampton might be more closely identified with the talk box than any other rock guitarist, but that doesn't mean he was the first to use it.
Mick Jagger and Sting Join Campaign Against Scottish Secession
Mick Jagger and Sting have joined some 15,000 others who are encouraging Scotland to vote to remain in the UK this September.
45 Years Ago: The Beatles Walk into History with ‘Abbey Road’ Cover Photo
A stroll across the street near the Beatles' recording studio on Aug. 8, 1969 turned into the iconic cover for 'Abbey Road.'
23 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses / Metallica Concert Ends in Montreal Riot
Disaster struck when a joint tour featuring Guns N' Roses and Metallica reached Montreal on Aug. 8, 1992.
Zanzibar Relies on Freddie Mercury Tourism, While Condemning His Lifestyle
Zanzibar has built a cottage industry out of the late Freddie Mercury, in direct contrast to its stance against homosexuality.
Kid Rock Does Not Appreciate Being Dragged Into Someone Else’s Glass Dildo Lawsuit
Kid Rock has forcefully responded to allegations involving a sex toy and Insane Clown Posse.
Watch ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s Crosby, Stills & Nash-Inspired ‘Mission Statement’ Video
Graham Nash asked 'Weird Al' Yankovic when he was ever going to parody a Crosby, Stills and Nash song. Yankovic had the answer right in his pocket.