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
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Watch the ’12-12-12′ Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert Streaming Online
It may end up being the music event of the year, as the '12-12-12' Hurricane Sandy benefit show will be getting underway in just a few hours. For those unable to catch it on TV but have their computers handy, the show will be streaming online and can be seen in the player below.
Beatles Collaborator Ravi Shankar Dead at 92
The music world is mourning the death of Ravi Shankar, the musician best known for bringing Indian sitar music to the masses and introducing it to the Beatles. Shankar passed away Tuesday night (Dec. 11) in San Diego at the age of 92.
Shankar had been in the hospital over the last week after complaining of breathing difficulties following his recent heart valve surgery...
The Doors’ Robby Krieger Holds Out Hope for Reunion With John Densmore
The Doors may be reflecting on the 'Live at the Bowl '68' DVD and live album, but for Robby Krieger it's a little bit bittersweet considering the rift that he and Ray Manzarek have with the band's longtime drummer John Densmore.
Rolling Stones’ Ron Wood Reportedly Secretly Married
Is the Rolling Stones' Ron Wood a wedded man? That was the question on the tongues of many when he and fiancée Sally Humphreys turned up wearing matching silver bands on their wedding fingers Tuesday (Nov. 27) at the British Fashion Awards.
The Who to Perform at the ‘Grammy Nominations Concert Live’ Special
It's a big year for the Who and it will get a little bigger on Dec. 5 when the band performs at the 'Grammy Nominations Concert Live -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night' special.
Paul McCartney Reveals Deluxe ‘Complete Kisses’ Re-Release
Paul McCartney's complete 'Kisses on the Bottom'-era output has been collected in one special deluxe collection titled 'Kisses on the Bottom -- Complete Kisses' that is now available exclusively online via the iTunes Store.
Queen Drummer Roger Taylor Wants Your Input on New Solo Album
Queen's Roger Taylor has been keeping busy over the past year, playing the occasional show with the band, getting the Queen Extravaganza project off the ground, and quietly starting work on a solo record.
Mick Jagger Remembers ‘A Simpler America’ in Wake of CIA Scandal
The Rolling Stones are back in America to promote their new film 'Crossfire Hurricane,' and while speaking to reporters at the premiere, singer Mick Jagger used the platform to make a joke about the demise of former CIA director David Petraeus.
John Fogerty to Tell Tales of ‘Artistic Integrity’ in Forthcoming Memoir
John Fogerty's writing will divert away from music for a little bit as he reflects on his life for his upcoming memoir. Little, Brown and Company have announced that they've acquired the rights to Fogerty's life story, which will be published in 2014.
The Beatles Dominate List of the Most Expensive Records
A rare or limited pressing of a record can draw a pretty penny, and if it's a major rock band the price can really go through the roof. As you might expect, the Beatles dominate Record Collector's new list of the most expensive records in the world. But what might surprise you is that the Sex Pistols also turn up several times in the Top 10.