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
The Second Best Song of 10 One Hit Wonders
You know the big song, but what about the rest of their music?
30 Years Ago: Pantera Go ‘Far Beyond Driven’ With Increasing Heaviness
Pantera challenged themselves with the album titled 'Far Beyond Driven.'
DJ Ashba Legally Changes Name to Just One Word
Ashba, known for his time in Sixx:A.M. and Guns N' Roses, officially changes name to streamline personal and professional identity, reflecting his true self.
The Most Played Song Live by 15 Big Grunge Bands
Flannel faves in the live setting.
MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer Dead at 75
R.I.P. to a guitar great!
Every Rock Band That Lost the Best New Artist Grammy (and One Who Actually Won)
Rock on? Not so fast.
Rob Zombie Announces Returning Bassist Blasko as Replacement for Piggy D
This feels familiar.
27 New Rock + Metal Tours + Five Festivals Announced This Past Week (Jan. 19-26, 2024)
See who's playing where, when and how you can get tickets.
David Lee Roth Posts Bizarre Rant About Wolfgang Van Halen
See what Roth claims about his time touring with Wolfgang.
Ozzy Osbourne Says Paul McCartney Left Him Starstruck – ‘It Was Like Meeting Jesus Christ’
He also reveals organizing a heartwarming visit for Sharon during her cancer treatment.
Jonathan Davis Explains the Origin of Korn Wearing ADIDAS Track Suits
All day, every day.
What Was the First Music Festival?
Hint: It wasn't Woodstock!
Win a Green Day 30th Anniversary ‘Dookie’ Black Vinyl Box Set
You've got to enter to win.
POLL: What Is the Best Tool Album? – VOTE NOW!
Which album gets your backing?
Geddy Lee Shares the Hardest Rush Song to Play on Bass While Singing
It's not one of their early era efforts.
When We Were Young 2024 Add Second Date With Lineup Full of Album Performances
See which bands are playing what albums for the 2024 festival.
Kid Rock Says He Never Asked for Bud Light Boycott, Clarifies Stance
He no longer hates these cans.