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
Anthony Kiedis Doesn’t Think He’s a Musician, Says Flea
Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates reduced each other to tears during interview for bassist's podcast series.
What Steve Vai Told John Frusciante About Bad Early Guitar Lesson
Future Red Hot Chili Peppers member was devastated by the only tutorial he ever sat through.
Steve Howe Recalls Hellish Side to Yes’ Rock Hall Induction
Guitarist says he gets "more speechless" about 2017 event as time goes by.
New ZZ Top Album Features Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis Together
Billy Gibbons says three or four songs have late bassist and replacement trading licks.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Love Blooms in ‘Priscilla’ Teaser
The Sofia Coppola-directed film stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.
Mick Mars Wants to Be Lost in the Bermuda Triangle When He Dies
Embattled Motley Crue guitarist outlined posthumous wishes in new interview.
40 Years Ago: Lindsey Buckingham Pens Cult Classic ‘Holiday Road’
"It's got the spirit of rock 'n' roll in it somewhere," Fleetwood Mac guitarist said of 'National Lampoon's Vacation' song.
Beatles Breakup Document Expected to Sell for $500,000
The 1974 paperwork that released them from their recording obligations is signed by all four members.
When Elton John Auctioned Everything So He Could Start Again
Shopping-mad star wanted a reset amid the collapse of his first marriage and a wayward career.
Mick Mars Outlines Solo Album ‘Another Side of Mars’
One song appears to be about his feud with former Motley Crue colleagues.
Could Keith Moon and George Harrison Have Saved ’Yellowbeard’?
Production problems robbed ambitious Monty Python-linked film of some driving forces.
35 Years Ago: Elton John Reboots Himself With ‘Reg Strikes Back’
Preceding 'Leather Jackets' was by his own admission one of his worst records – if not the worst.
Why Black Sabbath Nearly Discarded Their Classic Song ‘Paranoid’
Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler initially refused to try out Tony Iommi’s "filler" idea.
Paul Simon Sells Stake in His Simon and Garfunkel Rights
BMG agrees to significant deal after he previously sold his solo catalog.
Rage Against the Machine Leads Boycott of Venues Using Spy Tech
Tom Morello and Zack de la Rocha among 100 artists describing facial recognition systems as "morally corrupt."
How James Hetfield’s Car Passion Powered Metallica’s ‘Fuel’
Frontman was content to let the engines do the talking in one of the strongest songs from 'Load'/'Reload' era.