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

Robert Plant Agreed to Sing ‘Stairway’ for Huge Charity Donation
Guitarist Kenwyn House says Led Zeppelin classic was unexpected addition to cancer fundraising set.

The Unfunny Night Frank Zappa Got Himself Banned From ‘SNL’
Flat delivery and breaking character ensured his first guest host spot was also his last.

Pete Townshend Says Movie Bosses Now Get His ‘Lifehouse’ Concept
Graphic novel based on the guitarist's scripts is generating interest.

Pete Townshend Says the Who Invented Backing Tapes
Guitarist says he has no problem with using AI on future projects.

Mick Jagger Worries His Vocals Aren’t Bob ‘Dylan Enough’
Rolling Stones producer Andrew Watt reveals frontman’s approach to “anti-singing” in the studio.

Watch the Rolling Stones Debut New Songs at NYC Club Show
Lady Gaga makes guest appearance for audience of 650.

Motley Crue Recorded a Song About Never Being Canceled
Tommy Lee says the band is amazed to have avoided backlash to their infamous behavior, and it makes him want to try harder.

Wolfgang Van Halen Marries to Song Eddie Wrote for Him
Mom Valerie Bertinelli says she feels "sense of peace" as her son weds Andraia Allsop after eight years together.

Watch Lynyrd Skynyrd Give Gary Rossington’s Guitar to Emotional Jelly Roll
Country star cries as Rickey Medlocke and Johnny Van Zant make guest appearances at his show.

Are Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney Really Punk Rock Stars?
Rolling Stones singer discusses songs his band wouldn’t record - and the one that features Beatles icon.