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
U2’s Larry Mullen Won’t Tour in 2023
Drummer doesn't know if his band will be on the road next year, but needs time to address medical issues.
Neil Young Now Says Retirement ‘Could Happen’
Though two albums arrived in the last 12 months, he hasn't played a public show since 2019.
Ringo Starr Selling Life-Size Replicas of His Hand
Price of ‘Peace & Love’ figures starts at $2,000 - but it’s all for a good cause.
Bruce Springsteen to Release Box Set of Five Unheard Albums
'Tracks 2' collection will reveal he made 'a lot of music' in the '90s.
Paul McCartney and Elton John Star in Abbey Road Studios Movie
Watch the trailer for 'If These Walls Could Sing,' coming out in December.
How Soundgarden’s ‘King Animal’ Marked a Comeback and a Farewell
Reunited grunge icons’s sixth LP was their last before Chris Cornell’s death.
Bruce Springsteen Ditched ‘Entire Record’ of Covers
New LP ‘Only the Strong Survive’ was second attempt to pay tribute to his “masters.”
When Paul McCartney Discovered Lennon-McCartney ‘Scam’
Jamaican crate-digging excursion yielded surprising discovery.
Alice in Chains Recalls Layne Staley’s Sarcasm
Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney discuss late singer's sense of humor after 'Dirt' returns to chart.
John Mellencamp Shares Unreleased ‘Scarecrow’ Track ‘Smart Guys’
Track appears on upcoming extended version of 'Scarecrow.'
Hear Previously Unreleased 1972 Beach Boys Song ‘Carry Me Home’
Track appears on upcoming box set 'Sail on Sailor.'
XTC’s Andy Partridge Recalls the End of His Live Career
Singer and guitarist’s bid to come off valium forced him off the road.