Martin Kielty

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.

Listen to Slash and Duff McKagan’s New Single ‘I Can Breathe’

Guns N’ Roses members team up with Gibson Guitars boss and Serj Tankian for mental illness fund.

Lost Beatles Breakup Legal Papers Show ‘Panic in the Room’

Documents up for auction detail lawyers' doubts, with one suggesting it would be easier if band just retired.

How U2 Refused to Trust Their Instincts to Deliver ‘Vertigo’

Bono recalls how band’s 2004 rock anthem had been destined to become a song without “unstable chemistry.”

Geezer Butler Enjoyed Being Briefly Fired by Black Sabbath

Bassist says drug-fuelled 1977 move gave him the best two weeks he’d had in years.

Jake E. Lee Says Shooter Was Aiming At His Dog

Guitarist shares more details of late-night assault in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Could U2’s Next Album Feature Folk Music?

The Edge says work is underway with Brian Eno containing a sci-fi element, as Larry Mullen returns to the band.

Yes’ Steve Howe Issues Strong Denial of Copyright Infringement

Guitarist says 2021 song at center of lawsuit began to take shape in 1973, and provides evidence that he says supports his position.

Bob Dylan Deliberately Added Inaccurate Scene to His Biopic

Actor Edward Norton, who plays Pete Seeger in ‘A Complete Unknown,’ won’t identify the moment in question.

Rick Wakeman Says Record Industry Can Be Easily Saved

Keyboard icon believes it wouldn’t take much effort to bring back the spirit of interaction.

The Continuing Mystery of 1974’s ‘Fake’ Fleetwood Mac Tour

Fifty years after a band of relative unknowns hit the road using the established group’s name, most motivations remain unclear.

See William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Return in ‘Star Trek’ Short

Tribute on 30th anniversary of ‘Generations’ movie includes references from first pilot of original series to final episode of ‘Picard.’

Jason Bonham Won’t Return to Sammy Hagar’s Band: ‘Sadly, No’

Hagar promises new tour dates and new music with Bonham's apparent replacement.