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
Watch Fans Welcome Willie Nelson Back on Stage
Video shows emotional response as he returns to deliver 19-song set.
Motley Crue’s Plan for Immortality: Avatars, Avatars, Avatars
"When the time is right, put us in a coffin and fire up those avatars," says Nikki Sixx.
Watch Deep Purple’s Video for New Song ‘Lazy Sod’
Track is taken from upcoming album '=1' due later this month.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Some Girls’ Classic in Chicago
The band pulls out an old favorite after country star Lainey Wilson guest stars in Chicago.
Phil X Struggled With Impostor Syndrome After Joining Bon Jovi
He recalls emotional stage moment when he felt Richie Sambora should be there instead of him.
Pete Townshend Recalls ‘Criminal’ Managers Stealing From the Who
Guitarist says the band didn’t see a royalty statement until they’d been releasing albums for eight years.
Illness Forces Neil Young to Take ‘Big Unplanned Break’ From Tour
"A couple of us got sick ... we are still not fully recovered."
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder
Comedy commercial comes after customers joked about taking Death Dust like cocaine.
How Twitter AI Misunderstood Dave Grohl’s Taylor Swift Comment
Chatbot known for getting it wrong attempts to turn onstage joke about Taylor Swift into discussion about “appropriateness.”
Are Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Hall Hopes Causing TV Show Holdup?
Reports say ‘Home to Roost’ reality series is late because struggling Black Sabbath icon is determined to perform at ceremony.
Dave Davies Shocked to See His Rock Hall Trophy for Sale on eBay
The Kinks guitarist doesn’t want to pay $12,500 to get his award back after someone had a ‘Storage Wars’ moment at his expense.
Watch Complete R.E.M. Lineup Reunite for First Time Since 2007
Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry performed one song at awards ceremony.