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
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Reveals One of ‘Best Three or Four Minutes of My Life Onstage’
What performance ranks near the top of his list?
Geddy Lee’s Mother, Mary Weinrib, Has Died
The Rush vocalist recently appeared with his mother on 'From Cradle to Stage.'
Alex Lifeson – ‘There’s No Way Rush Will Ever Exist Again’
'Neil's not here to be a part of it,' explains Lifeson.
KISS’ Gene Simmons Meets With Congressional Members to Advocate for Songwriters
Simmons spoke as part of ASCAP's 'Stand With Songwriters' advocacy sessions.
Kurt Cobain Self-Portrait Outsells Initial Estimate by Stunning Amount at Auction
It went for 28 times more than expected.
KISS Reveal Final Leg of ‘End of the Road’ 2021 Tour Dates
See which cities will be getting the final stops.
Why Queen’s Brian May Uses a Sixpence Coin as a Pick
It does have its advantages.
These Are the Top 3 Mainstream Rock Artists of All-Time According to Billboard
See which artists have rocked our radio's the most.
Ozzy Still Can’t Believe Lemmy Did a Week’s Worth of Writing + Reading in Four Hours
'He was amazing,' says Osbourne.
Van Halen Drum Kit, Cobain Self-Portrait Expected to Fetch Huge Money at Auction
See what else is on the block as well.
2022 ShipRocked Cruise New Lineup Additions Revealed
The waters will be rocking in early 2022.
‘Metalocalypse’ Getting a New Film Via Adult Swim
Dethklok lives!