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 John Mellencamp Overcame Label Meddling on ‘Cuttin’ Heads’
He closed out the '90s riding one of rock's most impressive hitmaking streaks.
When the Eurythmics Released ‘In the Garden’
Every journey has to start somewhere. For the Eurythmics, it was In the Garden.
Paul McCartney Plays Intimate Club Show Between Desert Trip Gigs
With a week off between Desert Trip gigs, Paul McCartney squeezed in a decidedly different type of show, lining up an intimate performance at a small nearby club.
45 Years Ago: Van Morrison Clears Out His Vaults with ‘Tupelo Honey’
In a career that would come to be defined by near-constant change, Van Morrison's fifth studio album found him in the midst of personal as well as creative upheaval.
Rush’s Worst Songs Revealed by Alex Lifeson
Alex Lifeson deserves to be proud — to say the least — of his musical legacy with Rush. But he's perfectly willing to admit that there's a bit of filler in the band's catalog.
The Who Announce Super Deluxe ‘My Generation’ Reissue
The Who's 1965 debut album will make its way back to stores this fall — and it's put on a whole bunch of extra weight over the years.
Elton John to Publish Memoir in 2019
Elton John has signed a worldwide deal with Henry Holt and Macmillan to publish his memoir, scheduled for release in 2019.
Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Bob Dylan can now add a Nobel Prize to the many awards and honors he's been given throughout his long and distinguished career.
Read a List of David Bowie’s Favorite Vinyl LPs
When he wasn't making classic records of his own, David Bowie enjoyed delving into a large vinyl library.
Lego Announces Sale Date for Beatles ‘Yellow Submarine’ Set
Well, now you know what to get the Beatles fans in your life for Christmas.
Michelle Williams in Talks to Star as Janis Joplin
A long-gestating Janis Joplin biopic might eventually star three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams.
Foreigner to Perform ‘The Hits Unplugged’ at Carnegie Hall
It's hard to believe there's a major venue Foreigner haven't played, but believe it or not, they're making their Carnegie Hall debut later this month.