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
Bernie Torme Fans Seek to Fill Gap Left by Pledge Music Failure
Supporters beat emergency funding target by 400 per cent in hours.
35 Years Ago: Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright Goes Pop With Zee
'Identity' was the Pink Floyd keyboardist's only collaboration with Dave Harris, frontman of the New Romantic band Fashion.
Gene Simmons Responds To Ace Frehley’s ‘Gloves Are Off’ Comments
Kiss bassist offers a brief response after the band's former guitarist called him an “a-hole and a sex addict.”
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Kofi Burbridge Dead at 57
Keyboardist and flautist passes after illness forced absence from current tour.
Zepparella Launch Led Zeppelin Learning Channel
Led Zeppelin tribute band offer chance to “decode the music of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.”
Sammy Hagar Recalls ‘Spiritual’ Inspiration for ‘Dreams’
Van Halen vocal came to him suddenly in studio after a fruitless day trying to develop the song with Mick Jones.
35 Years Ago: Def Leppard End ‘Pyromania’ World Tour on a High
Massive road trip secured British band’s rise to the big time -- while Joe Elliott learned lessons the hard way.
John Paul Jones to Play One-Off Show With Experimental Trio
Led Zeppelin icon will perform in experimental trio format for one-off London appearance.
James Hetfield’s Acting Debut Coming to Netflix
Metallica frontman plays cop in ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,’ a true crime story about serial killer Ted Bundy.
Was Vinnie Vincent Ready to Return?
The former Kiss guitarist's canceled comeback shows left fans hit in the wallet and heart.