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’s Teenage Love Letters Go to Auction
Bidding starts at $250,000.
Alice in Chains Recalls Layne Staley’s Sarcasm
Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney discuss late singer's sense of humor after 'Dirt' returns to chart.
Brian Johnson’s Taylor Hawkins Set Left Him ‘Jumping for Joy’
Hearing-impaired AC/DC singer told himself "it’s shit or bust" before biggest appearance in years.
Sammy Hagar Says Wolfgang ‘Is Van Halen’ Now
Singer says he’s still interested in tribute show but accepts "dysfunction" means it may never happen.
Hear Tom Petty Cover ‘Call Me the Breeze’ at 1997 Fillmore Show
Take on JJ Cale classic appears on box set that arrives on Nov. 25.
Zakk Wylde Warns: Don’t Expect Me to Sound Like Pantera’s Dime
Guitarist hopes to enjoy tribute experience using some of his late friend's gear.
John Mellencamp Shares Unreleased ‘Scarecrow’ Track ‘Smart Guys’
Track appears on upcoming extended version of 'Scarecrow.'
Hear Kiss’ Stanley and Simmons Trade Vocals on New ‘Creatures’ Demo
Only Simmons would end up singing on the final version of "Not for the Innocent."
Taylor Hawkins Hoped to Be Playing Foo Fighters Songs Into His 70s
Hawkins changed the direction of new documentary ‘Let There Be Drums,’ director says.
Dolly Parton Wants to Reunite Robert Plant and Jimmy Page
She hopes to revisit "Stairway to Heaven" with help from its writers on her rock album.
How Rick Rubin Talked Johnny Cash Into Covering Nine Inch Nails
Producer reveals background of classic version of "Hurt."
AC/DC’s Real-Life Hell’s Bell Was ‘Most Expensive Dinner Gong’
Brian Johnson recalls how one-ton instrument came into being.