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
Eddie Van Halen Treated Frankenstrat Guitar Like ‘Junk’
Wolfgang Van Halen recalls shock when his dad threw iconic instrument across the room.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Favorite Advice From Eddie
“Tongue-in-cheek” comment was passed down from late guitar legend’s own father.
Robert Plant Confirms Fourth Season of ‘Digging Deep’
First of six new shows explores his cover of "Bluebirds Over the Mountain" with Chrissie Hynde.
How Poison Lucked Out With First Record Deal
Bret Michaels says they got “superstar royalty rate” because no one thought debut album would sell.
Noel Gallagher Admits He Doesn’t Like ‘Wonderwall’
Oasis songwriter says he’d prefer “a different song for our calling card.”
Les Claypool Says Metallica Would Have Fired Him After a Month
Primus leader didn’t realize his 1986 audition was a “big deal.”
Black Sabbath ‘Panicked’ When They Heard About Randy Rhoads Crash
Geezer Butler recalls moment the band heard about the tragedy.
Rock Hall Boss Says Angry Fans ‘Need to Expand Their Thinking’
Greg Harris claims people who don’t think hip-hop is rock ’n’ roll must realize “that ship has sailed” after Jay-Z wins induction and Iron Maiden don’t.
Heart Don’t Regret Losing Money on Seattle Studio
Bad Animals development turned out to be “the right thing to do,” says Nancy Wilson of grunge landmark.
New Bruce Springsteen Album ‘Set Largely in the West’
Boss says 21st studio record is “coming out soon.”
Music Venue Offers COVID-19 Shots to Fans
Red Rocks Amphitheatre will vaccinate 100 audience members at each show.
Kiss Manager Credits Success to ‘Four Chords and Bad Lyrics’
Doc McGhee also predicts Ace Frehley will “show up” before farewell tour ends.