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 as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats.
Chad Childers
New Study: Seeing Plenty of Concerts Raises Life Expectancy
A new study shows that seeing concerts once every two weeks can increase your well being and potentially raise your life expectancy by nine years.
Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper + KISS Pinball Machines Lead New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ex…
Get your tokens ready and keep your hands steady for the new 'Part of the Machine: Rock and Pinball' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tommy Lee + Son Brandon Reignite Beef With Father’s Day Social Media Flap
After claiming his sons didn't know the value of things, Lee's son Brandon reminded him of their recent altercation and called him out for not showing up.
Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine Fare Well With 2018 Record Store Day Returns
Which rock titles sold the most during Record Store Day 2018? Find out here.
Metallica, Paul McCartney Among 2018 Austin City Limits Festival Headliners
See the full lineup for the 17th annual Austin City Limits music festival here.
Guns N’ Roses Billboards Tease Izzy Stradlin + Steven Adler Potential Return
What's next for Guns N' Roses and could it include Steven Adler and Izzy Stradlin? A new website and London billboards have fans speculating.
Paul Stanley Teases ‘Major KISS Tour’ for 2019
Is this 'The End of the Road'? That remains to be seen, but Paul Stanley did just reveal major touring plans for 2019.
Slash Surprises School of Rock Kids, Plus News on Sevendust, Anthrax + More
Plus new music from Sevendust, At the Gates, Zeal & Ardor and Chelsea Grin, touring news from Anthrax and more in Wire-to-Wire.
Steven Adler Chooses ‘American Idol’ Vocalist Constantine Maroulis for ‘Appetite’ Tour
The former 'American Idol' contestant will help bring 'Appetite for Destruction' to life for Steven Adler.
2018 Record Store Day Hard Rock + Metal Release Guide
From 'Back in Black' on cassette (!) to Stone Sour's 'Hydrograd Acoustic Sessions,' here are some of the coolest releases to be on the lookout for.