Jeff Giles

A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.

No one could blame fans for humming "Still Crazy After All These Years" every Thanksgiving.

As the end of the '70s neared, they found themselves at a commercial and creative crossroads.

It took only a few minutes of rehearsal – and a few thousand pounds – to knock out the promotional clip.

Even the most distinguished career has to start somewhere.

He wasn't the band's original drummer, but he'd long since earned a place of honor.

His first five records had been recorded under heavy meddling.

This was the happy end result of a long series of twists and turns – including another flurry of lineup changes.

'Journeyman' was a clear step back from the adult-contemporary abyss.

As it turned out, Pete Townshend was just getting warmed up with 'Tommy.'

Platinum-selling sequel arrived roughly a year and a half after 1982's Grammy-nominated 'Tug of War.'

Selling millions of records has helped more than a few artists mellow out, but not these guys.

This LP might mark the spot where they evolved past trends once and for all.