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 Keith Richards Used ‘Beast of Burden’ to Apologize
It arrived after a period of turmoil for the band.
Van Halen’s ‘OU812′: A Track-by-Track Guide
Their second Sammy Hagar-era album was an eclectic mix of styles.
How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’
Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights.
Posthumous Bowie Tributes Include ‘Bloom County,’ a Baby Penguin and God
David Bowie's work moved millions of people, and the varied outpouring of public tributes that's sprung up since we received word of his passing offers a testament to just how widely his influence is felt.
Rockers React to David Bowie’s Passing
The sad news of David Bowie's death has prompted many of his friends, peers and famous fans in the rock community to share their grief, tributes and memories on social media.
Watch Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon Cover the Rolling Stones’ ‘Beast of Burden’
Anyone who saw Billy Joel's name on the guest list for last night's episode of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon had to expect a few memorable musical moments.
Ringo Starr Is Auctioning an Incredible Collection of Beatles Memorabilia, Including His ‘White Album’ No. 0000001
Ringo Starr is getting in on the auction action with a heaping helping of strange and wonderful Beatles items from his own personal collection.
Yoko Ono Organizes Giant Human Peace Sign to Celebrate John Lennon’s Birthday
Yoko Ono celebrated what would have been John Lennon's 75th birthday by celebrating peace — and trying to break a Guinness World Record in the bargain.
Watch a Guitar-Toting Hockey Player Cover Tom Petty’s ‘Free Fallin” on Ice
You've probably listened to Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'" more times than you could count, but you've almost certainly never heard it sound anything like this.
Donald Trump Calls Neil Young a ‘Total Hypocrite’
You didn't think Donald Trump was going to let Neil Young have the last word in their recent kerfuffle regarding Trump's unauthorized use of "Rockin' in the Free World," did you?
Watch the Peanuts Gang Sing Some of Classic Rock’s Biggest Hits
For a total blockhead, Charlie Brown sure can play a mean guitar.
45 Years Ago: John Lennon Writes and Records ‘Instant Karma’
"I wrote it for breakfast, recorded it for lunch and we're putting it out for dinner."