Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock, producing and writing for Westwood One's concert series as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats. Since joining Loudwire in 2012, he's served as senior editor and is one of the writers for the site, while also interviewing bands and covering and photographing music festivals and concerts. He's also written for Ultimate Classic Rock, Pop Crush, Screen Crush and The FW. Twitter: @ChadChilLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.childers
Chad Childers
Amazing Concert Ejections Caught on Video
Sometimes, they just have to be thrown out.
Watch the Doors’ Robby Krieger Play His Favorite Guitar Riffs
The guitarist also talks about the rock 'n' roll pioneers who influenced him.
Watch Vivian Campbell Play His Favorite Dio and Def Leppard Riffs
Guitarist also reveals riff that made him want to play.
The Day Led Zeppelin Broke Up
It had been approximately two months since the tragic death of their drummer John Bonham.
The Day Marc Bolan Died
He was returning home after dinner with his girlfriend when the vehicle she was driving left the road.
When Pink Floyd Re-Emerged With ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’
This album would make or break their future prospects without the departed Roger Waters.
Why Roger Daltrey Wanted to Shelve the Who’s ‘It’s Hard’
The album arrived during a strained period, after 1981's commercially successful but creatively disappointing 'Face Dances.'
When Fleetwood Mac Reunited for ‘The Dance’
This was the first new album from their classic-era lineup since 'Tango in the Night' a full decade earlier.
‘The Simpsons’ Rock Star Cameos
A look at the most famous rock stars who have visited 'The Simpsons.'
What If Every Rocker Turned Into a Zombie?
We imagine what some of the biggest classic rock stars looked like if they were zombies.