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 Def Leppard’s Live ‘Run Riot’ Video
Track appears on ‘London to Vegas’ concert set, with release delayed until May.
Jimmy Page Recalls Led Zeppelin’s First Rehearsal
Guitarist says all four musicians felt “profoundly connected” after 1968 gathering.
Foo Fighters Not Allowed to Prove Their Studio Was Haunted
Dave Grohl had to sign nondisclosure agreement after recording ghostly happenings in California mansion.
Watch the Black Crowes’ ‘Tiny Desk’ Show
Chris and Rich Robinson perform three classic tracks for NPR series.
Black Crowes Full Reunion Would Have ‘Triggered’ New Fights
Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson agreed early on not to bring any other members back.
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.
25 Years Ago: Eddie Vedder Slams Music Industry in ‘Not For You’
Second single from Pearl Jam’s ‘Vitalogy’ album addressed “distributors” of music who desecrated “sacred youth.”
Watch Norah Jones Cover Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Patience’
She says song makes her “feel good” as she asks fans to donate to coronavirus programs.
Gene Simmons on Coronavirus: ‘Assume Everybody Is a Zombie’
Kiss, Motley Crue and Michael Stipe react to pandemic.
Watch Italian Play ‘We Will Rock You’ During Coronavirus Lockdown
He performs guitar solo from Queen classic to entertain housebound Romans.
Phil Conalane Says He’ll Take AC/DC Audition Memory to Grave
Blackwater Conspiracy singer recalls surprise invitation that led to “whirlwind” experience in 2016.
When Aerosmith Had to Prove Themselves All Over Again
Joe Perry recalls the challenge of the band’s ‘80s comeback.