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
32 Years Ago: The Black Crowes Shake Up the Rock World on ‘Shake Your Money Maker’
Revisit the band's breakout game changer.
Wolfgang Van Halen Debuts Full Mammoth WVH Band on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Watch them perform 'Distance.'
U.S. Customs Seize 36 Counterfeit Slash, Jimmy Page + Ace Frehley Guitars
The highest valued item was a Gibson Ace Frehley with a suggested retail price of $9,000.
Journey’s Arnel Pineda Not Initially a ‘Don’t Stop Believin” Fan Until It Soundtracked His Life
But he now realizes it's the soundtrack of his life.
That Time Ozzy Osbourne Rocked a Very ’90s Star-Studded Recycling PSA
Can you name all the musicians?
The Animals Guitarist Hilton Valentine Dead at 77
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer played on their biggest hit 'House of the Rising Sun.'
Sammy Hagar on Pandemic Performance Alternatives: ‘Nothing Will Ever Replace’ Live Concerts
He shares his thoughts on the pandemic options for playing to fans.
Wolfgang Van Halen Defends ‘Literally Flawless’ Eddie Van Halen Mural
Van Halen shares his 'heartfelt gratitude' for the mural.
Watch Eddie Van Halen Mural Being Painted at Hollywood Guitar Center
The work in progress will be officially unveiled on Eddie's birthday.
Sammy Hagar + The Circle Salute Frontline Workers With David Bowie ‘Heroes’ Cover
And you can help continue giving by picking up the song.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson Was First to Gift Eddie Van Halen an Acoustic Guitar
Wilson also has an instrumental Eddie tribute song on her upcoming solo record.