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
Robert Plant Wanted to Flee From Alison Krauss Tryout Session
Led Zeppelin legend felt "exposed and vulnerable" as duet album ‘Raising Sand’ began to form.
Watch Michael Anthony Sing Van Halen Classics Onstage
Bassist takes over from Sammy Hagar at Circle show for "Runnin' With the Devil" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love."
Queen Are Most-Played Rock Band on Radio Around the World
Analytics service claims annual stats prove genre is “resurrected.”
Watch the Queen’s Guard Pay Tribute to Meat Loaf
British soldiers play brass version of "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" on Buckingham Palace grounds.
Jimi Hendrix Experience Estates in Dispute Over Royalties
Band leader’s heirs launch lawsuit against Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell rights holders.
Bruce Springsteen Confirmed as Music’s Biggest Earner in 2021
$550 million rights deal pushes him to top of list as similar arrangements skew annual results.
Prince’s Estate Finally Valued at $156 Million
Six years of legal battling ends with agreed figure, with cash set to be shared out next month.
Roger Taylor Defends ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Timeline Change
Drummer discusses moving the moment Freddie Mercury revealed his AIDS diagnosis.
Watch Drummer Play All 175 Rush Songs in Neil Peart Tribute
Edited video includes clips of every track in order, although drummer Brandon Toews performed each one in full.
James Bond Team Rejected ‘Realistic’ End for ‘No Time to Die’
Director says there were several ideas for Daniel Craig’s final appearance.
Neil Young Left Buffalo Springfield and CSNY for the Same Reason
Singer-songwriter says both groups "started drifting away" from the values he believed in.
Rolling Stones Top Worldwide Tour Earnings List With $115 Million
British veterans ahead of Eagles, Dead & Company and Guns N’ Roses, grossing $9.6 million per show.