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
15 Years Ago: Black Friday: The End of Van Hagar
Hopes for a global Van Halen resurgence ended in Arizona after 80 tense concerts with Sammy Hagar in 2004.
Doobie Brothers Reunite With Michael McDonald for 50th Anniversary Tour
Announcement made during surprise guest appearance in Nashville.
What Was in Motley Crue’s ‘Cessation of Touring’ Contract?
Did 2014 agreement really make it impossible for the band to hit the road again?
Watch Toto Play ‘Dune (Desert Theme)’ From New Concert Film
DVD and Blu-ray versions of ’40 Tours Around the Sun’ arrive on Nov. 15.
How Band of Joy Brought Robert Plant and Patty Griffin Together
Led Zeppelin singer recalls how couple began bonding over “Monkey” in 2010.
Hear the Band’s ‘Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever’ at Woodstock
Full performance from 1969 appears for first time on ‘The Band’ 50th-anniversary edition.
Listen to New Rod Stewart Song ‘Stop Loving Her Today’
Track appears on orchestral album ‘You're In My Heart' – which he doesn't completely love.
Joe Walsh Channeled George Harrison for John Lennon Song
Eagles guitarist admits he didn’t know how to approach "Grow Old With Me" on Ringo Starr’s latest album.
Kiss Have Spoken to All Former Members About Final Show
Manager Doc McGhee says band hopes to overcome challenges for “important” last concert.
Why Robert Plant ‘Can’t Relate’ to ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Anymore
Led Zeppelin singer still admires classic song’s construction, but isn’t sure of his own contribution.