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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Ozzy doesn't view 'No More Tours 2' as a farewell.
Metallica Reward Community Colleges With $1 Million in Grants
Ten colleges will receive $100,000 to support more than 1,000 students training to enter the American workforce.
MTV Studios Set to Reboot ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’
Ice Cube will co-executive produce and star.
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Mike Myers Deemed ‘Worthy’ of Alice Cooper Concert Cameo
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Ozzy Osbourne Moved by St. Louis Women’s Choir Singing ‘Changes’
Watch the emotional moment between Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly in this clip from 'Ozzy & Jack's World Detour' visit to Missouri.
Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper + KISS Pinball Machines Lead New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit
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Metallica Volunteer for ‘Day of Service,’ Donate $5,000 to SF-Marin Food Bank
Metallica visited the SF-Marin Food Bank during the inaugural 'Day of Service' initiative.