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
Evanescence Book Late Fall 2016 U.S. Tour
Evanescence will return to the concert stage this fall with a series of October and November U.S. dates.
34 Years Ago: Red Hot Chili Peppers Release ‘Mother’s Milk’
On Aug. 16, 1989, Red Hot Chili Peppers started to gain traction with the release of their 'Mother's Milk' album.
Alice Cooper: Joe Perry’s Collapse at Hollywood Vampires Show ‘Scared the Hell Out of Me’
Hollywood Vampires vocalist Alice Cooper reflects on Joe Perry's collapse this summer at one of their shows.
Relatives of The Station Nightclub Fire Victims Call ‘Pokemon Go’ Stop at Memorial ‘Just Wrong’
Relatives of those involved in The Station Nightclub fire of 2003 are not happy that the site has been used as a Pokestop for Pokemon Go gamers.
Myles Kennedy on Slash Reuniting With Guns N’ Roses: ‘I Don’t See It Slowing Down Anytime Soon’
Myles Kennedy, who sings in Slash's solo band, discusses his happiness for the guitarist's return to Guns N' Roses and his thoughts on if it will continue.
39 Years Ago: Red Hot Chili Peppers Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album
Here's how it all came together.
Pearl Jam Salute Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Welcome Red Sox Alums at Fenway Park Shows
Pearl Jam played a pair of shows at Boston's Fenway Park over the weekend and covered an Aerosmith classic and saluted several Red Sox alums during the shows.
Tommy Lee Calls Upon House of Blues President to Use New SeaWorld Board Seat to Build Orca Sanctuaries
Tommy Lee has challenged new SeaWorld board member and House of Blues Entertainment chief Ron Bension to build orca sanctuaries.
Ozzy Osbourne Apologizes to Hairdresser + Other Women Whom He Had ‘Sexual Relationships With’
In a new article featuring an interview with Michelle Pugh, an Ozzy Osbourne rep confirms his infidelity with Pugh and other women and offers his apology.
Green Day to Make August Return With New Single ‘Bang Bang’
Green Day have announced that their new single 'Bang Bang' will drop on Aug. 11.
Eddie Vedder Joins Peter Gabriel and Sting During Seattle Stop
Watch Eddie Vedder drop in on Peter Gabriel and Sting during the veteran musicians' collaborative tour.
Foo Fighters Get Full Category on ‘Jeopardy’
How well do you know Foo Fighters? See if you can answer the questions given during a full category on 'Jeopardy.'