Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats.
Chad Childers
Veteran TV Host Hugh Downs Dead at 99
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He's got hooks and riffs.
Dave Grohl Writes Powerful Essay on the Return of Live Music
The Foo Fighters frontman pens a piece for The Atlantic on the power of the live concert experience.
You Can Now Help Your Favorite Band Raise Money for Charity on Spotify
Bands can now invite fans to help organizations in need.
Judas Priest to Start Writing Sessions for Next Album in Early 2020
Rob Halford lays out the band's 2020 plans.
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See some of the best reactions from peers and fans.
Iggy Pop Once Smoked a Spider Web to Get High
It was 'harsh,' according to the singer.
Nikki Sixx Seeking Childhood Friend on Social Media
He's trying to find his El Paso pal.
The Cars Singer Ric Ocasek Dead at 75 [Update]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer enjoyed 13 Top 40 hits and a distinguished career as a producer.
13-Year-Old Crushes Opponents at Guitar Shred Competition
Nita Strauss and Jared James Nichols judged.
Guns N’ Roses Top 2019 Austin City Limits Festival Lineup
See who else is heading to Austin.
Watch Nicolas Cage Drown Heartache With Raging ‘Purple Rain’ Karaoke
Never meant to cause you any pain.