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

19 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Plays His Last Show With Van Halen
Hopes for a global resurgence ended in Arizona after 80 tense concerts.

Man On ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Cover Identified After 52 Years
Historian discovers that picture of an English town roof mender was captured in the 1890s by local photographer.

Musician Died Without Knowing She’s on ‘Final’ Beatles Song
Caroline Buckman took part in secret recording session for “Now and Then” 11 months before dying of cancer.

Why You Can’t Stream Van Halen’s Final Album
Wolfgang Van Halen says David Lee Roth is blocking the album's return.

Ace Frehley: My New Album Makes Paul Stanley ‘Look Like an Imbecile’
Former Kiss guitarist says upcoming solo LP proves he’s not the person former bandmates have claimed.

Robert Plant Agreed to Sing ‘Stairway’ for Huge Charity Donation
Guitarist Kenwyn House says Led Zeppelin classic was unexpected addition to cancer fundraising set.

Watch the Rolling Stones Debut New Songs at NYC Club Show
Lady Gaga makes guest appearance for audience of 650.

Wolfgang Van Halen Marries to Song Eddie Wrote for Him
Mom Valerie Bertinelli says she feels "sense of peace" as her son weds Andraia Allsop after eight years together.

Kiss Sued Over COVID Death of Veteran Guitar Tech
Family of Fran Stueber alleges he was abandoned in hotel room amid slack health security procedures on tour.

Joe Perry on Hearing Van Halen: ‘We’re Not Ready for the ’80s’
Younger band triggered his departure from Aerosmith in search of new musical ideas.

Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Rider Stars Seafood and Soup — but No Budweiser
Details of 37-page document surface after the Boss postpones remainder of 2023 tour.

Why Keith Richards Doesn’t Like Pop Music and Especially Rap
Rolling Stones co-founder doesn't care to “hear people yelling at me and telling me it’s music."