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
Hear Tom Petty Cover ‘Call Me the Breeze’ at 1997 Fillmore Show
Take on JJ Cale classic appears on box set that arrives on Nov. 25.
Bruce Springsteen Put Engineer Jimmy Iovine to Sleep … Twice
Future label boss became a "better person" while working on 'Born to Run.'
Rick Nielsen to Miss Cheap Trick Shows After Minor Procedure
Guitarist ordered not to travel but hopes to return soon.
Neil Young ‘Harvest’ Documentary Coming in December
Watch a clip from 1971 movie marking 50th anniversary of classic album in worldwide theater event.
John Mellencamp Shares Unreleased ‘Scarecrow’ Track ‘Smart Guys’
Track appears on upcoming extended version of 'Scarecrow.'
Hear Kiss’ Stanley and Simmons Trade Vocals on New ‘Creatures’ Demo
Only Simmons would end up singing on the final version of "Not for the Innocent."
Why Pat Benatar Slapped Her Label Boss
Her argument with a patronizing label boss went out to the street. Then things got ugly.
Hear Previously Unreleased 1972 Beach Boys Song ‘Carry Me Home’
Track appears on upcoming box set 'Sail on Sailor.'
AC/DC’s Real-Life Hell’s Bell Was ‘Most Expensive Dinner Gong’
Brian Johnson recalls how one-ton instrument came into being.
Bono Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for U2’s iTunes Disaster
Band forced 2014 album 'Songs of Innocence' upon all users — and ignited a firestorm of criticism.