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.

Hear Billy Joel Debut ‘Really Nice’ Unfinished Piece of Music

Piano man reveals work he’s carried with him for years but never played for anyone before.

Elton John Names Most Embarrassing Thing About His Rehab Stint

He’s still upset about how much hurt he caused during an era that co-writer Bernie Taupin says had him terrified.

Alex Lifeson Has Changed His Mind About Guitar Solos

New single from second Envy of None album features “unmistakable” Rush-style turn.

Gene Simmons, Justin Hawkins, Billy Gibbons Guest on New Stylistics Album

Soul veterans’ ‘Falling In Love With My Girl’ also features Ron Wood, Steve Lukather, Shania Twain and more.

The Cure Have Two More Albums on the Way

Robert Smith hints at the reason why it took 16 years to deliver latest record ‘Songs of a Lost World.’

Judge Warns Kiss of ‘Serious Risk’ in Fired Wig Roadie Lawsuit

Band warned it could be hit in “deep, deep pockets” if it loses mistreatment case.

Musicians May Lose Fifth of Income to AI in Three Years: Report

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus warns that corporations could profit from stolen ideas and unpaid creations.

Listen to Slash and Duff McKagan’s New Single ‘I Can Breathe’

Guns N’ Roses members team up with Gibson Guitars boss and Serj Tankian for mental illness fund.

Lost Beatles Breakup Legal Papers Show ‘Panic in the Room’

Documents up for auction detail lawyers' doubts, with one suggesting it would be easier if band just retired.

How U2 Refused to Trust Their Instincts to Deliver ‘Vertigo’

Bono recalls how band’s 2004 rock anthem had been destined to become a song without “unstable chemistry.”