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
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce Return to Stage
Neil Young will reunite with Crazy Horse for the first time in four years when they perform two unrehearsed shows.
Watch the Heartbreakers Play for First Time Since Tom Petty Died
Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and Steve Ferrone hadn't performed together since tragedy struck the Heartbreakers.
Watch Eddie Vedder Jam With New York Blues Band
Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder made a surprise guest appearance with a New York City blues band.
Neil Young Reunites With Stephen Stills at Benefit Concert
Neil Young reunited with his old colleague Stephen Stills at a Los Angeles benefit concert over the weekend.
Guitar Center Reportedly Facing ‘Imminent Bankrupcty’
Financial service firm S&P downgrades Guitar Center chain of stores, indicating likelihood of bankruptcy in the near future.
Tony Iommi Recalls How Black Sabbath Lost Contact on Tour
Tony Iommi has discussed how touring with Black Sabbath changed over the years as the band members “wanted their own space.”
Soundgarden Members to Play First Show Since Chris Cornell Died
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil and drummer Matt Cameron will take the stage together for the first time since the death of singer Chris Cornell.
Motorhead Road Crew Beer to Launch in the U.S.
Motorhead’s Road Crew beer, which was originally launched in 2016, is finally coming to the U.S.
Paul Stanley Says Kiss Earned the Right to ‘Evolve’ Without Him
Paul Stanley said that Kiss have earned the right to “evolve” without his presence, or any other original members, for that matter.
Sting Describes Himself as ‘Shaggy’s Bass Player’
Sting said he’d appear onstage as “Shaggy’s bass player” when the pair tours in support of its new collaborative album '44/876,'