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
How ‘SNL’ Made Blue Oyster Cult Bring Back Cowbell on ‘Reaper’
Buck Dharma recalls how the famous sketch starring Christopher Walken and Will Ferrell turned an "afterthought" into a necessity.
Will a New Edit Save This Troubled 1992 David Bowie Movie?
‘The Linguini Incident’ bombed in 1992, but the director purchased the rights, found a print and recut it.
Eric Clapton Leads Tributes to ‘Surrogate Dad’ John Mayall
Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Geezer Butler and others also paid their respects to late bluesman.
The Rolling Stones End ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour: Set List, Videos
Twentieth and final ‘Hackney Diamonds’ show takes place in Missouri, but the band offers no hints about future plans.
Sammy Hagar Can’t Meet Cop Who Wrote ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Retired state trooper narrowed possibilities down to four, but paper trail went cold.
Iron Maiden Will Drop Songs Nicko McBrain Can’t Play Anymore
Veteran band's new rule comes after drummer's stroke in 2023, which means he "ain't the old Nicko."
Prince Documentary ‘Dead in the Water’ After Multiple Disputes
Prince's estate claims the documentary is filled with "dramatic" factual inaccuracies.
Bruce Kulick on ‘90’s Kiss Lineup: ‘It’s a Shame It Was Killed’
Ex-guitarist says Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons turned their backs on a lineup with a lot of promise when they brought back Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.
Steely Dan Tell Trump Cover Band to Cover Their Anti-Trump Song
Message suggests Sixwire should perform ‘Tin Foil Hat,’ by Todd Rundgren and Donald Fagen.
Rolling Stones Deliver Two Tour Debuts at Penultimate Show
Santa Clara set list includes tracks from ‘Some Girls’ and ‘Hackney Diamonds’ plus a rare cover.