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
What Steve Vai Told John Frusciante About Bad Early Guitar Lesson
Future Red Hot Chili Peppers member was devastated by the only tutorial he ever sat through.
New ZZ Top Album Features Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis Together
Billy Gibbons says three or four songs have late bassist and replacement trading licks.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Love Blooms in ‘Priscilla’ Teaser
The Sofia Coppola-directed film stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.
Paul Simon Sells Stake in His Simon and Garfunkel Rights
BMG agrees to significant deal after he previously sold his solo catalog.
Rage Against the Machine Leads Boycott of Venues Using Spy Tech
Tom Morello and Zack de la Rocha among 100 artists describing facial recognition systems as "morally corrupt."
How James Hetfield’s Car Passion Powered Metallica’s ‘Fuel’
Frontman was content to let the engines do the talking in one of the strongest songs from 'Load'/'Reload' era.
Cyndi Lauper on Rock Hall Induction Snub: ‘I Don’t Need a Badge’
Passed over for induction, the singer prefers to focus on activism.
Bruce Springsteen Has Recorded a Second Soul Covers Album
Keyboardist David Sancious says second batch of tributes and associated tour are planned for 2024.
Yes, Eric Stoltz Really Was Almost in ‘Back to the Future’
They'd already filmed several scenes when he was replaced by Michael J. Fox.
Turtles’ Mark Volman Reveals Dementia Diagnosis
He'll tour for as long he can before debilitating disease takes over: "I want people to connect with me."
Dee Snider Explains Why Rock Stars Are Selling Their Catalogs
Twisted Sister leader cut a deal in 2015: “It’s math!”
Queensryche Surprised by Fake Digital EP Release
Band denies knowledge of five versions of "Silent Lucidity" appearing on official Spotify account.