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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Paul McCartney Rallies for Non-Turkey Meals This Holiday Season
As we head toward the holidays, legendary rocker and animal rights activist Paul McCartney is urging fans to find other options than turkey for their family gatherings.
Paul McCartney Says Yoko Ono Wasn’t Responsible for Breaking up the Beatles
For many years, there has been much speculation that John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, influenced the Beatles breakup, but Paul McCartney says that it's not true and that the band was splitting regardless of Ono.
Rod Stewart Completes New Rock Album for 2013 Release
Rod Stewart has spent a good portion of the latter part of his career covering standards, but apparently the time has come for him to rock again. He'll do so on a recently completed album that's expected next year.
Elton John Revisits ‘The Diving Board’ After Release Delay
Elton John is taking advantage of an album release delay to re-examine the music on his new album, 'The Diving Board.' Producer T-Bone Burnett tells Rolling Stone that the music icon is in the rare position of having plenty of time between the completion of a disc and its release and it's giving him the opportunity to take a closer look what will eventually be part of the final record.
2012 Volkswagen Passat Commercial – What’s the Song?
We've all caught ourselves behind the wheel playing "air" instruments to our favorite songs, and that's the basis for the new commercial featuring the 2012 Volkswagen Passat, in which the driver does his best Neil Peart and Geddy Lee while his vehicle sits at a stop.
Rolling Stones ‘Start Me Up’ Is Coaches’ Choice to Launch ‘The Voice’ Season 3
Is there a better kickoff song for anything than the Rolling Stones' 'Start Me Up'? In this case, the track was the perfect selection for the coaches of The Voice to start the season on a rocking note.
Stevie Nicks to Play Elton John Foundation Benefit
One music great will offer support for another when Stevie Nicks heads up the Elton John AIDS Foundation 11th Annual An Enduring Vision benefit show Oct. 15 in New York City.
Neil Young, Guns N’ Roses Lead 2012 Bridge School Benefit Concert Lineup
Neil Young continues to draw the best in music for his annual Bridge School Benefit. Now in its 26th year, the benefit will feature Young and his band Crazy Horse headlining both nights, with primary support from Guns N' Roses and Jack White.