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 the Black Keys Fail as Masterclass Instructors
Comedy video spoofs online courses that promise much but deliver little.
Watch Neil Young and Bob Dylan Duet for First Time Since 1994
Singers perform “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” together in Ireland.
Watch the Who Debut New Song ‘Hero Ground Zero’
London show also features guest appearance from Eddie Vedder.
Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Gary Duncan Dead at 72
San Francisco sound pioneer helped develop triple voice and twin guitar approach.
‘Yesterday’ Beats Expectations in Opening Weekend
Beatles-themed movie takes $17 million and lands third position, despite early predictions of $10 million.
Carlos Santana Says He’s Been Accused of ‘Career Suicide’ Many Times
Guitarist argues that his main interest is in learning, and wants to keep “being vulnerable.”
Rough Raconteurs Reunion Show Left Them ‘Exhilarated’
Jack White and Brendan Benson admit they can’t remember when they got back together.
40 Years Ago: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Enters Le Mans Motor Race
Drummer won trophy at bucket-list experience and went back four more times.
Elvis Costello’s Mom Told Him To Accept O.B.E. Honor From Queen Elizabeth
He admits he wasn’t going to accept elevation for services to music.
Robert Plant Wonders How to Write Songs in ‘Intense’ Modern World
Singer reflects changes since he composed "Calling to You" in 1993 in ‘Digging Deep’ podcast episode.
The Beatles, the Band, the Sex Pistols and the ‘Curse’ of San Francisco
Was the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach right to suggest the area has a way of bringing careers to an end?
Elton John’s Ex-Fiancee ‘Disappointed’ to Be Left Out of ‘Rocketman’
Linda Hannon, subject of “Someone Saved My Life Tonight,” still hopes for “joyous” reunion.