Martin Kielty

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.

Ghost Phone Ban Is Reason Tobias Forge Didn’t Quit Touring

Bandleader says he’d reach a point where he didn’t want to go onstage anymore.

Perry Farrell Returns Fire by Suing Former Jane’s Addiction Bandmates

Singer accuses Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins of "bullying" hours after they filed against him.

Did JoJo Siwa Copy Kim Carnes’ ‘Bette Davis Eyes’ Too Closely?

Singer of 1981 hit version hates the idea of her voice being borrowed – but doesn’t want anyone to be a victim of hate.

Dolly Parton’s Take on ‘Home Sweet Home’’s Lyrics Stunned Nikki Sixx

Motley Crue's main songwriter says no one else has interpreted the song's lyrics like Parton.

Has a Stolen Rolling Stones Guitar Turned Up in a New York Museum?

Les Paul played by Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton said to be among 500 instruments donated in May.

King Crimson Fans Warned Not to Expect New Album

Band's manager seeks to calm speculation after singer confirmed recording sessions had taken place.

Ozzy Osbourne is Auctioning Paintings He Made with Chimps

Five canvases named after his musical works are expected to raise thousands to help the endangered species.

The Songs Black Sabbath Rehearsed but Didn’t Play at Final Show

Tonny Iommi says they kept their show short because Ozzy Osbourne insisted on performing solo set first.

What’s Iggy Pop Singing at the End of the New ‘Superman’ Movie?

The song “Punkrocker” was first released by Swedish group Teddybears in 2000.

Watch Roger Waters Risk Jail Time During Political Protest

He declares support for peaceful Palestine Action pressure group on the day the British government made it illegal to do so.