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
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A long way from the stadium shows of today.
Sebastian Bach, Bret Michaels + Lita Ford Lead ’80s-Themed Virtual Event
Performances, wine pairings, aerobics, cooking segments, '80s tributes and more.
KISS’ Gene Simmons Claims Lack of Money Is the Root of All Evil
Let him explain!
Prolific Producer + Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Has Died
The 'Wall of Sound' producer died Jan. 16 according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Sammy Hagar + The Circle Salute Frontline Workers With David Bowie ‘Heroes’ Cover
And you can help continue giving by picking up the song.
Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen + Jon Bon Jovi to Play Joe Biden Presidential Inauguration Special
See what other musicians are lined up for inauguration week performances.
Trump Becomes First President to Be Impeached Twice, Rockers React
See who is saying what.
Michael Anthony Reveals He Hadn’t Had a Chance to Reconcile With Eddie Van Halen
'It kind of bothers me because we had some issues that were never resolved,' says the bassist.
Axl Rose Sent Dave Grohl a Guitar to Thank Him for ‘Throne’ Use
Have throne, will travel!
Post Malone Welcomes Slash + Chad Smith for Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath Covers
Here's how you ring in the New Year.
Foo Fighters Kick Off 2021 With New Song ‘No Son of Mine’
Happy Foo Year!