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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Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Clarifies Comment: Confederate Flag Will Fly ‘Every Night’ Onstage
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and founding member Gary Rossington has clarified comments he made on a recent CNN interview, and now states that the band will display the Confederate flag at their shows 'every night.'
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Would Consider ‘American Idol’ Return
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler is not ruling out a return to 'American Idol,' though he says in a new interview that if he did come back it would be in a much different role.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Anger Some Fans by Denouncing the Confederate Flag
Legendary Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd have angered some fans by announcing that they will stop using the confederate flag, which for much of their career had been featured prominently on their stages, logos, t-shirts and other tour merchandise.
Aerosmith Announce New Fall 2012 Tour Dates
Aerosmith won't exactly be cooling off as the band has announced a whole new slate of 'Global Warming' tour dates for the fall, beginning Nov. 8 in Oklahoma City and winding up Dec. 13 in Nashville.
Richie Sambora Says Outside Projects Keep Bon Jovi Unified
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora says he's happy with the support his bandmates gave him during his recent visit to rehab, and that he also thinks outside projects such as his new solo album keep the group fresh.
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.
Bruce Springsteen Welcomes Eddie Vedder and Tom Morello at Chicago’s Wrigley Field
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are making plenty of memories in 2012, this time playing the rare concert at another baseball shrine, Chicago's Wrigley Field. "The Boss" and his band also couldn't help but invite a couple of longtime Chicago favorites - Eddie Vedder and Tom Morello - to join them frequently during the first of two performances in the Windy City.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons to Sing National Anthem Before Oakland Raiders 2012 Football Season Opener
A fully made-up Gene Simmons would look right at home in the Oakland Raiders "black hole," but come Monday (Sept. 10), the Kiss bassist will be out on the field singing the National Anthem instead.
Journey Reschedule Concert Delayed by Hurricane Isaac
Journey unfortunately had to make alternate plans late last month when Hurricane Isaac wreaked its havoc on Louisiana, but they've now rescheduled that postponed show for Oct. 17.