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
Sharon + Ozzy Osbourne Victims of Credit Card Fraud
Sharon relayed her story on an episode of 'The Talk.'
Two Iconic Eddie Van Halen Guitars to Be Auctioned by Julien’s Auctions
See the guitars and what else is on the block.
That Time Metallica Covered Van Halen in Band’s Hometown
Watch the metal titans salute Van Halen during their 2017 Pasadena Rose Bowl show.
Manager Confirms Van Halen Intended to Reunite With Michael Anthony
The group had intended to reunite with Michael Anthony before Eddie's health took a turn.
Ozzy Osbourne Reveals How He Spent His First Royalty Check
The sweet? smell of success.
Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ Band Leader Recalls Eddie Van Halen’s Surprise Musical Cameo
A hang in the band room turned into a surprise guest jam for viewers.
The 40 Best Cover Songs by Rock Bands
This sounds familiar.
The Rolling Stones Once Wrote a Rice Krispies Jingle
The ad with their jingle appeared in the U.K. in the early '60s toward the start of their career.
Former Van Halen Bassist Mark Stone Has Died
He performed with Eddie and Alex in the pre-Van Halen bands Genesis and Mammoth.