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
Queen Slam Donald Trump for Using Their Music
Latest round of criticism comes for campaign video plus unofficial clip showing President shooting rivals.
Donald Trump Insults Bruce Springsteen
President scorns Boss and other musicians while breaking promise to stop using Prince song.
Unreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After Theft
Man arrested after stealing more than $100,0000 of instruments and gear from storage unit.
David Lee Roth Says ‘Hair Bands Were Imitations of Van Halen’
Singer says his group’s success led to copycat acts who resorted to “gimmickry and trade crap.”
Watch Guns N’ Roses Play ‘Locomotive’ for First Time in 27 Years
Funk-rock song was last performed during ‘Use Your Illusion’ tour.
Blood, Sweat and Tears Keyboardist Larry Willis Dead at 76
Genre-hopping artist was revered for session work.
Harry Nilsson’s ‘The Point’ Movie to Be Re-Released on Blu-ray
Upgraded animated feature based on 1970 album includes narration by Ringo Starr.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction to be Broadcast Live
New chairman John Sykes says he wants to “expose as many people as possible to all the incredible music that surrounds us.”
The Who and Aerosmith Call Off Shows Over Singers’ Voices
Roger Daltrey and Steven Tyler both suffer health issues.
Watch Robert Plant Joke About Brian Johnson Joining Led Zeppelin
Singers recall difficult days of hoping band work would supply “square meal” in TV clip.