Martin Kielty

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.

Is This the Name of Cheap Trick’s New Album?

Robin Zander hints at contents of 21st studio release, but says they won't play any new songs at upcoming shows.

Spin Doctors’ Chris Barron Was ‘High 24-7′ for 16 Years

Singer says he stopped using weed when he became a dad and looks back on his band’s rivalry with Pearl Jam.

Tommy Shaw Says He Spends More on Birdseed Than He Did on Cocaine

He discusses avian inspiration behind upcoming Styx album 'Circling From Above.'

Sammy Hagar Ready to Sing Painful Van Halen Song Again

Singer says he painted himself into a corner with 1995 hit that his bandmates wanted to be darker than he aimed for.

How ‘A Complete Unknown’ Director Earned Bob Dylan’s Approval

James Mangold recalls sitting with the singer in a coffee shop and pitching his concept for the film.

Why Stewart Copeland Couldn’t Make Sting Happy Even When He Tried

The Police drummer blames bad memory and an opposing approach to making music for the frequent tensions between himself and the frontman.

Phones at Gigs Make Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Think of Quitting

She explains controversial comments about fans recording shows and regular attendees hogging the front row.

Watch Phil Collins Sit Down at Drum Set for First Time in Years

Genesis icon says he'd play again if he could – and insists he’s still “a drummer that sings a bit.”

Bob Dylan Deliberately Added Inaccurate Scene to His Biopic

Actor Edward Norton, who plays Pete Seeger in ‘A Complete Unknown,’ won’t identify the moment in question.

Timothee Chalamet Spent Five Years Working on Bob Dylan Role

Actor can play 30 of the singer-songwriter's songs after also working on harmonica, dialect and movement for 'A Complete Unknown' biopic.