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 Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Ushered in the Video Age
It took only a few minutes of rehearsal – and a few thousand pounds – to knock out the promotional clip.
How Keith Richards Used ‘Beast of Burden’ to Apologize
It arrived after a period of turmoil for the band.
Van Halen’s ‘OU812′: A Track-by-Track Guide
Their second Sammy Hagar-era album was an eclectic mix of styles.
How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’
Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights.
When the FCC Tried to Crack Down on Drug-Related Lyrics
They were convinced that a growing number of popular songs contained coded drug-related messages to kids.
Minnesota Twins Announce Second Annual ‘Prince Night’ Event
The Minnesota Twins will honor their hometown musical hero on June 8, one day after what would have been Prince's 60th birthday.
Prince Plays His Own ‘Tamborine': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Chris Rock named his 2018 Netflix special after a song from Prince's 'Around the World in a Day.'
Prince Gets Down to ‘Givin’ Em What They Love’ With Janelle Monae: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince worked with Janelle Monae on a track from her 2013 album 'The Electric Lady.'
Watch Aerosmith and Run-DMC’s ‘Walk This Way’ Video in New Mashup
The video for Aerosmith and Run-DMC's classic collaboration on "Walk This Way" has been given the "bad lip reading" treatment.
Prince Writes Sheena Easton’s Favorite Song: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Of her collaborations with Prince, "101" didn't scale the chart heights of "Sugar Walls" or "U Got the Look," but Sheena Easton called it her favorite song she's ever made.