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
Freddie Mercury and Rod Stewart Could Have Had David Bowie’s ‘Labyrinth’ Role
Hardcore fans of Jim Henson's cult classic Labyrinth have long been well aware that David Bowie wasn't the first choice to play the film's antagonist, the Goblin King.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Haven’t Seen the New Beatles Documentary
Neither Paul McCartney nor Ringo Starr have pulled any strings to get an early peek at director Ron Howard's new documentary — even though it's about them.
British Teen Accused of Planning Terrorist Attack at Elton John Concert
Authorities averted potential disaster by arresting a British teenager accused of plotting to carry out a terrorist attack at an Elton John concert.
When Billy Joel Revisited His Past With ‘Songs in the Attic’
This first live album took advantage of his back catalog, instead of serving up reheated versions of hits.
Van Morrison Producer Lewis Merenstein Dead at 81
Lewis Merenstein, the producer who helmed Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and served as executive producer for his Moondance LP, has died at the age of 81.
New David Bowie Recordings Featured on ‘Lazarus’ Cast Recording
An assortment of songs that's being billed as David Bowie's final recordings will be included with the cast recording of his Lazarus musical when it arrives in stores next month.
Led Zeppelin’s Publishers Still Seeking to Recoup Legal Fees in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trial
Led Zeppelin's publishing company has appealed a judge's ruling denying their bid to have their legal fees covered by the plaintiff in the recent "Stairway to Heaven" plagiarism trial.
40 Years Ago: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington and Allen Collins Crash Their Cars
Years of hard work and tough touring were finally paying off for Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1976 — and then it all threatened to come to a literal screeching halt.
When Meat Loaf Finally Released a Follow-Up to ‘Bat Out of Hell’
He should have been on top of the world, but everything started falling apart almost immediately.
Graham Nash Says ‘No Way’ to the Idea of a CSN Reunion
Crosby, Stills & Nash fans who thought they spotted a glimmer of hope in Graham Nash's recent "you never know" response to the idea of a reunion may want to lower their expectations.
Life Sentence Commuted for LSD-Selling Grateful Dead Fan
A Grateful Dead fan serving a double life sentence for a drug offense committed more than 20 years ago will now see release in 2018.
John Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for Ninth Time
John Lennon's murderer has seen his ninth parole hearing end the same way the previous eight did: with his request for freedom denied.