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
Can You Guess the Rock Band From Just One Lyric?
How did you do?
Duff McKagan Responds to Unsolicited Bob Dylan Shout Out
See what he said.
Original Poison Guitarist on Whether He Wanted Slash or C.C. DeVille as His Successor
He also speaks about the band's sound evolving from his original vision.
Why AC/DC’s ‘Christmas No. 1′ Fan Campaign Is Being Pushed Back, Statement Released
See what the organizers had to say.
Cigarette Pack Owned by Kurt Cobain Could Become ‘Most Expensive Pack Ever’ Sold
Maybe don't smoke 'em if you got 'em.
Sammy Hagar Extends Invite to David Lee Roth + Alex Van Halen for Van Halen-Heavy 2024 Tour
Will the other principal Van Halen players return?
Nikki Sixx Issues Statement After Multiple Stalker Incidents
He offers thanks to those in the judicial system that have helped protect his family.
What Aerosmith Song Showcased Band’s ‘Full Potential’? Brad Whitford Answers
Brad Whitford has some thoughts.
Dave Grohl Shares the ‘Coolest Thing’ About Nirvana’s Legacy Three Decades Later
'Almost every kid goes through a Nirvana phase,' says Grohl.