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Van Halen A Visual Biography
Release: 2020
Shortly after the untimely death of Eddie Van Halen in 2020, a mammoth hardback coffee table book Van Halen: A Visual Biography is released by Wymer Publishing. Rudy was honored to have over 50 of his photos (1978-1984) chosen, two of which were used on the back cover and center spread.
Van Halen News Desk (given access to the Rudy Childs Rock 'n' Roll Photography Achieve)
21 Years A Folded Flag
Release: 2018
50 years ago, the small town of Abington, Massachusetts not only lost a Vietnam war hero, but a young child lost his father. Now, a half-century later this Special Forces soldier’s story is told through a son’s cathartic journey to discover who his father was. Produced by Rudy Childs and directed by Richard A. Fitts, Jr.
Joe Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult fame used an old photo from given access to the Rudy Childs Rock 'n' Roll Photography Achieve for a limited edition booklet as a give away on pre-orders for my album. https://joebouchard.com/

Blue Oyster Cult A Visual Biography

by Martin Popoff
Released: 2024
Front cover photography by Rudy Childs. This is one future collector's item that every self-respecting BOC fan will want to own. Rounding it off, Blue Oyster Cult A Visual Biography is topped and tailed with 15,000 words by Cult biographer and world-renowned rock author Martin Popoff. Drawing on several thousand images and items of memorabilia this large format 240-page book is a treasure trove for the Cult devotees - crammed full of live and off stage shots that portray the band's journey through the decades. It also includes loads of super cool memorabilia including backstage passes, gig posters, media adverts and much more, all reproduced on high quality art paper.

Steal Away The Night An Ozzy Osbourne Day-By-Day

by Martin Popoff
Released: 2014
Rudy was honored to have over 30 of his photos used in this epic book. Steal Away the Night: An Ozzy Osbourne Day-by-Day aims to add to the shockingly slight representation of all things Oz-man in book form with celebrated metal expert Martin Popoff plotting the crazy 30-plus-year run of rock's most adorable madman, day by day, milestone after milestone, the hirings, the firings, the rehabs and relapses, the bats, the doves, Zakk Wylde, and most seriously, the tragic death of Randy Rhoads in a fly-by prank gone wrong. Adding to the considerable textual substance of the tome (which promises to leave no Oz-related scrap of trivia unearthed) is a running oral history of the band, making use of Popoff's extensive interview material with Ozzy plus various band members and producers (along with press quotes), augmented by an explosion of garish imagery culled from the band's record sleeves, live shows, ads, and memorabilia. Indeed, Ozzy's shock-rock visuals are some of the flashiest in the biz, making each page of Steal Away the Night: An Ozzy Osbourne Day-by-Day explode with heavy metal power
Rudy Childs is a photographer, documentarian and soon to be author. He’s written a book called Riff Raff and Rock And Roll [working title]. It is an absolute killer book, one that deserves to be published and turned into a movie. Rudy talks about the many concerts he saw from a long list of amazing bands, some at their genesis, like Van Halen, Cheap Trick, and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers just to name a few.
He shares amazing tales of hitchhiking across the US to see shows while encountering wild characters. His epic stories talks about parking lot fights, drinking, drugs and women have you wonder how the hell we'd get away with the same things today. It's a trippy time capsule, an homage to an America that was incredibly fun and not under the surveillance of all-encompassing cameras and cell phones. His dream of becoming a notable rock photographer is continually challenged as he spirals into the abyss of addiction. The outdoor parties are outrageous, as is getting into a screaming match with Sharon Osbourne, pissing off Joe Walsh in the middle of a concert, and witnessing AC/DC’s Bon Scott getting pissed off at concert security. When Rudy is left a bloodied mess as he's hauled out of an Ace Frehley show, he decides he's had enough, changes his life and becomes an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Trust me, you will love this interview. Rudy is a great guy, an amazing story teller and has photos, video and audiotape to back it all up.
On January 26, 2008, the Venetian Hotel and Casino in the Peoples Republic of China, Macau (located near Hong Kong), played host to an historical boxing event. Some of the top boxing promotion companies had bid on the project, and Rudy Childs of Ringside Boxing was chosen to produce the televised event.The Main Event featured WBF International Heavyweight Champion Derric Rossy (17-1-0) taking on former World Heavyweight Champion, and former Olympic Gold Medalist Ray Mercer (35-6-0). The show was broadcast live to an audience of 180 million homes in the Chinese market. Then, a tape-delayed broadcast was shown to over 90 million homes in the United States, Canada and Internationally.

Tension: 25 Years Underground

Released: 2011
Tension: 25 Years Underground chronicles the band's rise in popularity and how, even through several line-up changes, they stuck to their guns and refused to bow to the demands of record companies. The film leaves you wondering what would have happened to Tension if they had 'sold out' and made it big, and indeed the common notion of success itself. Marty Friedman and Tommy Gattis cut their teeth in this band, and the film opens a time capsule to reveal vintage video footage and unbridled interviews on subjects like how the PMRC helped and hindered 80s heavy metal music, and how 'hair bands' of the time commercialized the public perception of the genre.
Front cover photography by Rudy Childs.

Judas Priest A Visual Biography

Released: 2022
A grinding celebration of the metal gods Judas Priest in all their sumptuous glory. A photo-stuffed coffee table book with the entire fifty plus year history in meticulous timeline order - a rock-hard reference book, with the facts presented mostly soberly and efficiently. This book contains all manner of facts that also takes a detailed look at offshoot bands and side-projects throughout the visually stunning pages.

Hallowed by Their Name: The Unofficial Iron Maiden Bible

Released: 2025
Music journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate and scholarly look into the life and times of Iron Maiden. From their humble beginnings in the dingy clubs of East London to headlining arenas and festivals worldwide, the band’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and unrelenting dedication to remaining prolific and vital in the present day.
KickStart My Heart A Mötley Crüe Day-by-Day
Release: 2015
Kickstart My Heart: A Mötley Crüe Day-by-Day is published by Backbeat Books an exciting chronology that celebrates memorabilia shots and photographs 1980s photos by Rudy Childs.
Radio Broadcast 2018 & 2019
The morning show Bulldog's Rude Awakening on Ocean 98 FM in Ocean City, Maryland featured an in-studio interview with film producer Rudy Childs at 1:18:56 to 1:30:30. Recorded March 9, 2018
A year later in another interview, Rudy kicks off the the Ocean City Film Festival interview on March 8, 2019

1984 Riding Into Hell

Release: 2016
Examines the year 1984, it’s world news & politics, the rock & roll scene, pop culture and technology. It also follows the rise and fall of a promising metal band called Forcer, and the woes of their manager as he negotiates with record companies to get them signed to a label, while at the same time standing at the edge of the dark abyss of addiction.
Novel written by Mike Bernard with Rudy Childs Cape Cod Coliseum photos Sex, Drugs, Rock ‘n’ Roll! It’s a cliché, but for the group of teenagers at the heart of CONCERT DATES, it’s real life. Cape Cod in the summer of '76, and the salty air vibrates with the sound of roaring rock concerts. Brian and Til make a promise: an annual pilgrimage to a show, a symbol of their enduring connection and a bittersweet reminder of their youth. But life's beautiful complications will test the strength of their bonds as they search for the true meaning of family and real love.
In January 1985 the heavy metal band Forcer was anxious to sign a record contract, after turning down a deal three months prior. The year begins by changing lead singers, musical style and image, which was a shock to their fan base. They were ultimately well received by playing enormous outdoor parties in Maryland that drew the attention of local law enforcement. As Forcer's popularity grew, an old school bus is purchased from a church for $400, and they venture to record new, harder-edged music at Studio 4 in Philadelphia. Deciding the only way to get signed is to relocate to the West Coast, they leave for the Metal Mecca of the 80s-Hollywood, CA. However, the bus dies in West Virginia. It is abandoned and they commandeer a three-passenger rental box truck to drive the six of them the rest of the way to Hollywood. As they barely escape being arrested in Tennessee, and manage an infestation of genital crabs along the way, three band members are forced to ride in the back of the truck with the equipment. In spite of the challenges on the road they make it to California to record new material at Pasha Studios and find out how challenging it is to get signed. Competing for a new fan base, paying to play in clubs and poor living conditions bring the band to a breaking point as they retreat back to the East Coast, leaving one of the members behind. Having to regroup, the band moves on to play some gigs in Massachusetts, where the equipment truck gets stolen in a quiet town south of Boston. While in pursuit on foot, their manager gets run over by the truck, yet nearly catches the perpetrator. With vintage footage from the 80s, this is the tale of a young, determined and scandalous band seeking fame while making kick-ass music.
Mid-80s Maryland rock and rollers host an out-of-control weekend field party in Potomac, MD. Videotaped using a stolen CBS News microphone, the memories are still vivid, and funny, twenty five years later.
Published: 2006
I am very proud to be nominated for Best Rock Photographer at the 4th Annual Cowboy Awards 2024

Shining Star Freewill Baptist Church

Produced in 1998 With over 4.5 Million hits on YouTube, Bishop James N. Flowers recorded over 11 cd's, 5 dvd's and is most known for his hit record that was turned into a music video by Rudy Childs: "RIDE OUT YOUR STORM"
Ringside Boxing (2006-present)distributes to 133 million home on various networks.

Kingdom of Tyrants

The band formed in 2022, starting with a songwriting collaboration between members of Meliah Rage & Steel Assassin. Both bands made their initial mark on the metal scene in the 1980’s & 1990’s. Meliah Rage joined the Epic Records roster with touring in Europe and the USA. Steel Assassin joined the roster of Sentinel Steel Records in the USA and High Roller Records in Germany. The new Kingdom of Tyrants project is the result of a true synergy between veteran players, all with a true passion for metal. The band is very pleased to announce their joining the roster of Europe’s Metal on Metal Records. Music Video: "Unforgotten Souls" Music Video: "Ghosts of Industry" Music Video: KINGDOM OF TYRANTS Live Music Video: Judas Gate Interview: A Boston Metal Story Award: NYCIFIF Best Song

Heavy

(German Publication)
9:30 - A Time and a Place, 1980-2015: The First 35 Years
Release: 2015
This 264-page hardcover book was issued to commemorate 35 years of the 9:30 Club, Washington-DC's preeminent music venue. It features never-before-seen photos, stories, and firsthand insider accounts of experiences during the 9:30 Club’s tenure. Features a photograph of Girl School taken in 1984 by Rudy Childs
A 280-page hardcover visual history of the legendary Capital Centre arena to honor its 50th anniversary. It includes a wealth of photography, artifacts, anecdotes, and ephemera related to the Capital Centre—much of which has likely never been seen before. Nine pages of this retropsective inclued protographs and exerpts from the the book Riff-Raff and Rock 'n' Roll provided by Rudy Childs. Written and produced by Richard Friend, Kevin Leonard, and Jeff Krulik. Forewords by Jim and Robert Pollin.Click to purchase this book
Rudy Childs produced the television show Boxing Spotlight from 1991-1996 The shows are currently in syndication and available on Roku.
Music Videos produced by Rudy Childs:
Heavy Metal movies
Release: 2014
The ultimate guidebook to the complete molten musical cinema experience. Lavishly illustrated and featuring 666 Most Ear and Eye Ripping Big-Screen Films Ever! Published by Mike McPadden listed both Heavy Metal Picnic and Tension: 25 Years Underground in the top 666 “most heavy metal" movies.
Rudy Childs produced the television show Ballroom Boxing (1996 to 2005) which aired originally on Home Team Sports in the Mid-Atlantic region. During that time, distribution was increased to 93 million homes worldwide.
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