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
Carlos Santana Says He’s Been Accused of ‘Career Suicide’ Many Times
Guitarist argues that his main interest is in learning, and wants to keep “being vulnerable.”
Paul Rodgers Recalls First Time Free Played ‘All Right Now’
Signature song went down so well they had to play it twice.
How the Eagles’ ‘Those Shoes’ Was Inspired by Jazz and Joe Walsh
Don Felder recalls wanting to tie in Miles Davis and talkbox for dueling effect on track from ‘The Long Run.’
How REO Speedwagon Found ‘Sunken Treasure’ with ‘Take It on the Run’
Singer Kevin Cronin says the hit single wasn’t meant to appear on ‘Hi Infidelity.’
Watch Elton John and Taron Egerton in New ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ Video
This duet is the only new song from the ‘Rocketman’ movie soundtrack.
How Queen ‘Rubbed Off’ on Adam Lambert’s New Music
He's toured with Brian May and Roger Taylor for seven years.
Remembering Philomena Lynott, the Queen of Irish Rock ’n’ Roll
Why the death of Thin Lizzy icon Phil Lynott’s mom has prompted such an outpouring of grief.
David Ellefson Recalls When Nikki Sixx Was Pronounced Dead
Megadeth bassist was in hotel room next to Motley Crue counterpart when “Kickstart My Heart” moment took place.
Rolling Stones Tour Sponsored by Retirement Nonprofit
Alliance for Lifetime Income says it’s a “dream come true” to tie in with No Filter road trip.
Dr. John Completed Final Album Before He Died
Colleagues say he knew LP would be his last as he struggled with frail health to finish it.
Steely Dan, Nirvana and Others React to Fire Loss of Master Tapes
Label does not address how many master tapes burned in backlot blaze while potentially affected artists wait for more details.
Brian May Says Queen Were ‘Always on the Verge of Splitting Up’
Guitarist says tension among strong personalities is what made their music so great.