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
How Rush’s Self-Titled Debut Pointed to Bigger Things
Before they could do their country proud, this band would have to go through Cleveland first.
How Aerosmith Avoided Sophomore Jinx on ‘Get Your Wings’
With all the elements in place, the stage was set to take the world by storm.
Why Led Zeppelin Became ‘The Nobs’ for One Show
This wouldn't be the only time the band had fun with its name.
The Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched ‘No Quarter’ Tour
The Led Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special.
Revisiting Jimmy Page’s Debut Solo Single, ‘She Just Satisfies’
The future Led Zeppelin star actually got his solo start decades before 1988's 'Outrider.'
How the Scorpions Broke Through With Their Best Album, ‘Lovedrive’
At this point, they had two main problems: Finding major success outside Germany and hanging onto a guitarist.
When Bob Seger Finally Scored a No. 1 LP With ‘Against the Wind’
That raspy howl may have been new to some, but he'd actually been chipping away at mainstream success for years.
Why Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First Gig
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.