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
Mick Jagger Admits the Rolling Stones Have Been ‘Lazy’
Singer cites example of lost ‘Goats Head Soup’ tracks and also says people should take his quotes with “pinch of salt.”
Joe Walsh and Brian Johnson Share Supergroup Dream Joke
Eagles and AC/DC members talk about forming band with Robert Plant and Roger Daltrey.
Mick Jagger Says Lost Rolling Stones Songs Are ‘All Terrible’
“Scarlet,” “Criss Cross” and “All the Rage” added to new edition of ‘Goats Head Soup’ after singer changed his mind.
Slash, Joe Elliott and Nikki Sixx Release Drug-Awareness Song
Sixx:A.M. track “Maybe It’s Time” will feature in new movie about opioid crisis.
How the Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ Took Flight From Racism
Paul McCartney was inspired by disgraceful scenes in ‘50s America to write a message to a fictional black girl.
New ZZ Top Album Could Contain Song They Started 50 Years Ago
Billy Gibbons says work will soon commence on record that might include Jeff Beck guest spot.
Hear Neil Peart Narrate Inspirational Video
Rush drummer co-wrote "Growth Rings," an exploration of how “music marks moments in our lives.”
‘Tossin’ and Turnin” Singer Bobby Lewis Dies at 95
Singer's influential 1961 single sold over 3 million copies.
Neil Peart’s Death Took Away Alex Lifeson’s Motivation
Rush guitarist knows his desire to play will return, but doubts he and Geddy Lee will reunite.
Hear Tommy Shaw Cover Led Zeppelin’s ‘Going to California’
Styx frontman says archive track found “new purpose” during coronavirus lockdown.