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
Jimmy Page Recalls Led Zeppelin’s First Rehearsal
Guitarist says all four musicians felt “profoundly connected” after 1968 gathering.
Watch Def Leppard’s Live ‘Run Riot’ Video
Track appears on ‘London to Vegas’ concert set, with release delayed until May.
Lockdown Sends Album Sales to All-Time Low But Vinyl Stays Strong
Coronavirus restrictions give rise to estimated smallest retail week since LP format began.
Riot Guitarist Lou ‘L.A.’ Kouvaris Dead at 66
Guitarist had reportedly exhibited coronavirus symptoms but no cause of death has been announced.
Sammy Hagar’s ‘Road Trip’ TV Show Returns for Fifth Season
New episodes feature Gary Cherone, Def Leppard, Brian May, Joe Walsh, Ted Nugent and others.
The Knack Give in, Change ‘My Sharona’ to ‘Bye, Corona’
Guitarists Bert Averre and Prescott Niles post virus-themed cover “because apparently there aren’t enough of them.”
Foo Fighters Not Allowed to Prove Their Studio Was Haunted
Dave Grohl had to sign nondisclosure agreement after recording ghostly happenings in California mansion.
Black Crowes Full Reunion Would Have ‘Triggered’ New Fights
Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson agreed early on not to bring any other members back.
Watch Liam Gallagher Change Oasis Lyrics for Coronavirus
Singer posts light-hearted videos with serious message as Neil Young, Kirk Hammett and Frontiers Music respond to pandemic.
Tesla Postpone Tour Over Coronavirus
Spring shows to take place in fall, as K.K. Downing and Blaze Bayley also respond to global pandemic.
Rockers Beg People to Stay Home to Fight Coronavirus
Paul Stanley, Nikki Sixx, Neal Schon, Geddy Lee, Rob Halford and Sammy Hagar speak out as global emergency continues.
Gene Simmons on Coronavirus: ‘Assume Everybody Is a Zombie’
Kiss, Motley Crue and Michael Stipe react to pandemic.