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
Rod Stewart Had Second Cancer Scare
Singer was tested for further tumors after diagnosis of “aggressive” illness.
Unreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After Theft
Man arrested after stealing more than $100,0000 of instruments and gear from storage unit.
Elton John Recalls Shooting Down Rod Stewart Blimp
He recalls tit-for-tat promo-material battle in “Sharon and Phyllis” friendly feud.
David Lee Roth Says ‘Hair Bands Were Imitations of Van Halen’
Singer says his group’s success led to copycat acts who resorted to “gimmickry and trade crap.”
Listen to the Who’s New Single, ‘All This Music Must Fade’
Track appears on upcoming album ‘Who,’ which Roger Daltrey says compares with ‘Quadrophenia.’
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction to be Broadcast Live
New chairman John Sykes says he wants to “expose as many people as possible to all the incredible music that surrounds us.”
Pete Townshend Says Rock Isn’t Dead, But Guitar-Based Rock Is
The Who veteran believes virtuosos have “exhausted the possibilities” but that things will change again in the future.
Metallica Cancel Tour Dates as James Hetfield Returns to Rehab
Band announces frontman has entered “treatment program,” forcing cancellation of Australia and New Zealand shows.
Rick Springfield Says ‘Jessie’s Girl’ Started as ‘Gary’s Girl’
He discusses origin of classic song in new episode of ‘Mixtape’ TV series.
Watch Ringo Starr Play ‘Yellow Submarine’ on Toy Instruments
Beatles icon joined by Jimmy Fallon and the Roots for lighthearted version.