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
50 Years Ago: Billy Joel Begins March to Stardom With ‘Piano Man’
Even the most distinguished career has to start somewhere.
33 Years Ago: Eric Carr Plays His Last Kiss Show
He wasn't the band's original drummer, but he'd long since earned a place of honor.
40 Years Ago: John Cougar Mellencamp Gets Defiant on ‘Uh-Huh’
His first five records had been recorded under heavy meddling.
40 Years Ago: Yes Makes an Improbable Trip to the Top With ‘90125’
This was the happy end result of a long series of twists and turns – including another flurry of lineup changes.
The Moment Eric Clapton Began Turning Away From Pop Music
'Journeyman' was a clear step back from the adult-contemporary abyss.
50 Years Ago: The Who Returns With Another Concept Album
As it turned out, Pete Townshend was just getting warmed up with 'Tommy.'
40 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Stumbles Into ‘Pipes of Peace’
Platinum-selling sequel arrived roughly a year and a half after 1982's Grammy-nominated 'Tug of War.'
30 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Gets Angry and Defiant on ‘Vs.’
Selling millions of records has helped more than a few artists mellow out, but not these guys.
30 Years Ago: Rush’s ‘Counterparts’ Pushes Back Against Grunge
This LP might mark the spot where they evolved past trends once and for all.
35 Years Ago: Traveling Wilburys Transform Concept of Supergroups
One of the all-time greatest started as a refreshingly low-key accident.