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
Mammoth WVH Drops Blistering New Song ‘Another Celebration at the End of the World,’ Announce Second Album
Hear the latest and get all the new album details.
Pantera Soundcheck Footage Emerges Before First Show With Zakk Wylde + Charlie Benante
It will be their first performances with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante.
‘Murder, She Wrote’ Actress Angela Lansbury Dead at 96
She also earned multiple Academy Award nominations.
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Movie Sequel Expected to Arrive in 2024
Drummer optional.
2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Voting Underway, Pat Benatar Takes Early Lead
Place your votes and see who's leading.
2022 Grammy Awards Get New Air Date + Location
Get the new details.
Steve Vai Says He Became a Better Player Taking on Eddie Van Halen’s Parts for David Lee Roth
'Those are some of the coolest guitar parts written in rock 'n' roll, because they're like perfect little arrangements,' marvels Vai.
Robert Plant Might Have Left Music if He’d Read Mom’s Unopened Letter
The singer recently found the letter that came at a pivotal point in his career.
David Coverdale Would Receive Whitesnake Rock Hall Induction ‘With Open Arms’
Is this love that I'm feeling?
Rolling Stones Unveil Previously Unreleased ‘Troubles A’ Comin” Cover
Hear their take on this cover song recorded in 1979.
Billy Corgan Selling Used Gear Via His Reverb Shop
See what items Corgan is parting with from his collection.