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
Phil Lesh Thinks ‘Something Was Missing’ From the Grateful Dead After 1975
The Grateful Dead enjoyed an impressive run as one of rock's most beloved live acts. But, bassist Phil Lesh feels like the band spent much of its time together at something less than peak power.
A Horse Danced to Santana’s ‘Smooth’ at the Olympics
There's really nothing like the Olympics, is there?
Ringo Starr Is a Great-Grandfather
Congratulations are in order for Ringo Starr, who recently became the first Beatle to achieve great-grandfatherhood.
The Story of the Kids Who Met the Beatles by Pretending to Be Their Opening Act
Only one group of Washington, D.C., teenagers had the smarts — and the chutzpah — to pull off impersonating the Fab Four's opening act.
Revisiting Pete Townshend’s Ambitious ‘Lifehouse’ Project
Any artist, if he pushes hard enough, will eventually reach a point where his creative reach exceeds his grasp.
Paul McCartney Admits the Beatles Felt ‘Threatened’ by Yoko Ono
It's no secret that Yoko Ono's relationship with the Beatles was strained after John Lennon brought her into the band's orbit.
Rolling Stones’ Early Records Collected in New Mono Box
The Rolling Stones' '60s LPs are getting the reissue treatment this fall courtesy of a new box set that returns the albums to their original mono vinyl state.
Metallica Announce Free Livestream of Upcoming Concert
Metallica are helping open Minneapolis' new stadium with a bang — and they're inviting fans around the world to listen in.
Phil Collins to Perform at U.S. Open
Phil Collins will make his way back to the concert stage later this month.
Tony Iommi’s Cancer Is in Remission
Tony Iommi has emerged from his battle against lymphoma with a clean bill of health.
Bob Dylan Announces Fall Tour Dates
It hasn't even been a month since Bob Dylan wrapped up his most recent run of tour dates, but he's already mapped out the next leg of his Never Ending Tour.
Led Zeppelin Lose Fight to Have ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trial’s Legal Fees Recouped
A judge has denied Led Zeppelin's efforts to recoup roughly $800,000 in legal fees incurred during the recent trial to determine whether the band plagiarized a chord progression.