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
Bob Dylan Recruits Famous Actors for ‘Modern Song’ Audiobook
Edition will feature the voices of various A-list actors, including Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi and John Goodman.
Hear David Lee Roth’s Cover of Van Halen’s ‘Dance the Night Away’
It’s the latest arrival from 14 tracks he recorded live with his band in May.
Why Prince’s First Recording Session Didn’t Wow His Engineer
The second time they worked together, however, was a different story.
Stevie Nicks Covers Buffalo Springfield’s ‘For What It’s Worth’
She says she always wanted to explore Stephen Stills' legendary protest song.
Sammy Hagar’s Producer Talked Him Out of Americana Album
Dave Cobb steered the singer away from an acoustic record to make 'Crazy Times' with Van Halen feel.
Ozzy Osbourne Didn’t Want to Make ‘All-Star’ Album
He says guest-list records like 'Patient Number 9' can lose musical spirit.
Why There’s Not Much Chance of New Eagles Music
Timothy B. Schmit points to disappointing reaction to 'Long Road Out of Eden' songs on tour.
How Nikki Sixx Talked Tommy Lee Into Motley Crue Reunion
Bassist says that Stadium Tour will see "another 120 [shows] next year and the year after that."
How the Go-Go’s Antics Got Their Roadie Kicked Out of Hotels
“World's first female roadie” recalls struggle of working with all-girl band in the '80s.
John Fogerty Recalls His Desire to ‘Make America Better’
He says today's political environment is "very similar" to civil rights era that inspired Creedence Clearwater Revival songs.
Chris Cornell’s Family ‘Speak About Him Every Day’
Singer's widow discussed dealing with long-term grief and loss, five years after her husband died by suicide.
50 Years Ago: A Very Different ‘M*A*S*H’ Makes Its Debut
Groundbreaking war comedy-drama started out as a traditional sitcom with hidden depths.