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.

Watch John Mayer Play Dead and Company Show With Damaged Finger

Guitarist vowed injury wouldn't affect his performance during Sphere residency.

Hear Bryan Adams Cover His Own Kiss Song ‘Rock and Roll Hell’

It's one of two tracks Canadian cowrote for 'Creatures of the Night' before he made it big.

Why John Bonham ‘Took a Swing’ at Alex Van Halen

Led Zeppelin drummer's son Jason details the incident.

‘SNL’ Movie Title and Release Date Confirmed

Feature explores the 90 minutes leading up to first episode’s broadcast in 1975.

The Corny Lesson James Hetfield Learned From Metallica’s Charity Foundation

Frontman’s experience of giving back has proved to him that an old saying is still true.

Nick Mason Wants to Continue Pink Floyd Classic Lineup Using AI

Drummer suggests tech could explore what might have happened if Roger Waters and David Gilmour had never fallen out.

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."