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
Is FM Radio Facing Extinction?
Following through on a policy switch passed in 2011, Norway has begun phasing out its national FM broadcasts.
Billy Joel Ranks His Top 5 Billy Joel Songs
Most songwriters find it hard to pick favorites from their own catalog, but Billy Joel managed to rank his own top five songs during a visit last night to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
How Tragedy Shaped Eric Clapton’s Heartbreaking ‘Tears in Heaven’
He turned to the healing power of music at one of his darkest personal moments.
U2 Unveil ‘Joshua Tree 2017′ Tour Dates
U2 will spend the summer on the road celebrating the release of their watershed 1987 album The Joshua Tree by performing the entire LP in concert.
David Bowie Tributes Posted by Friends and Loved Ones
The one-year anniversary of David Bowie's death was marked with a series of social media tributes.
Charles Manson Reportedly Returned to Prison Without Surgery
Convicted murderer Charles Manson, whose health made headlines last week when it was reported he'd been hospitalized, is said to have been returned to prison without undergoing surgery.
Will More Rock Stars Die In 2017 Than 2016? Science Says …
To people of a certain age, it seemed like the Grim Reaper was working overtime in 2016.
When Elton John Underwent Voice-Altering Throat Surgery
He rang in 1987 by saving his voice with a procedure that opened a new chapter in his career.
Rick Wakeman Agrees to Attend Yes’ Rock Hall Induction
Several days after publicly announcing his refusal to attend Yes' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, keyboardist Rick Wakeman has reversed course.
Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and Others Rumored for Obama Administration’s All-Star Goodbye Party
President Barack Obama will reportedly close out his second term with a party rumored to include Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Eddie Vedder and many others.