Full-time freelance writer based in Glasgow, Scotland… author of 17 books, three of which are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Permanent Collection… former news editor at TeamRock.com… former band manager, drummer and keyboardist… TV and radio presenter… real ale fan.
Martin Kielty
When Dave Grohl Jammed With Prince and No One Saw It
Foo Fighters leader recalls dream-come-true moment, even if it wasn’t quite what he’d expected.
Sammy Hagar Rejects Blame for Van Halen’s Move to Keyboards
Former frontman says he stayed with guitar as Eddie explored synths.
Jimi Hendrix Engineer Eddie Kramer Is Subject of New Movie
Studio veteran also worked with Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Kiss and others.
COVID-19 Roundup: Paul McCartney and Elton John Lead TV Special
'One World' show features more big names, as Tony Iommi, Paul Stanley, Sammy Hagar, Paul Simon and others respond to pandemic.
The Question Alice Cooper Wants to Ask Bob Dylan
Shock-rock icon has performance query for his hero, if he ever manages to arrange interview.
COVID-19 Update: Charlie Benante Covers Rush, Alice Cooper Golfs
Anthrax, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies members play “YYZ,” as Bill Ward, Alice Cooper, Chrissie Hynde and Elton John respond to coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi to Hold Charity Auction
More coronavirus-related news, as Tony Iommi plans a charity auction, John Fogerty performs “Down on the Corner” from home, Deep Purple delay their new album and more.
Watch Adam Sandler Attempt Jimmy Page’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Solo
Actor attempts classic Jimmy Page solo on ‘Conan.’
Joe Walsh Wishes He Could Have Done More for John Entwistle
Eagles icon recalls becoming “distant” from late Who bassist in new book.
How the Who Caught the Beatles Swearing Instead of Singing Lyrics
John Entwistle’s memoir reveals Fab Four’s foul-mouthed performance to room of screaming fans.
COVID-19 Roundup: David Coverdale Gets Domesticated
Whitesnake leader, Larry Campbell, Megadeth, Metallica, Live Nation, Sony and SoundCloud respond to pandemic.
John Prine Still ‘Very Ill,’ Battling Pneumonia in Both Lungs
Singer-songwriter's wife Fiona says he needs fans "more than ever" as he continues to fight COVID-19.