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
Replacements Biopic Under Production
Director Josh Boone names actors who’ll play Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson.
Tool’s ‘Fear Inoculum’: One Year Later
Fifth album, 13 years after the last one, faced an almost impossible battle with fan expectations.
Music Fans Attend Concert For COVID-19 Experiment
German show for 1,500 designed to track how virus can spread at indoor events.
Richard Fortus Enjoys Friendly Onstage Competition With Slash
Guns N’ Roses guitarists came up with “Wish You Were Here” jam just before first arena show together.
Herd Immunity Fest to Welcome Live Audience in July
Promoter announces outdoor event despite coronavirus, saying, "As humans, we need other human contact.”
Watch Paul McCartney Play Trumpet With Elvis Costello, Dave Grohl
Former Beatle goes back to his roots with rusty “When the Saints Go Marching In” performance.
Kurt Cobain’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ Guitar Sells for $6 Million
Auction breaks five records as new owner says he’ll use instrument to help music industry recover from COVID-19.
Black Sabbath Release Black Lives Matter Shirt
Logo in the ‘Masters of Reality’ style matches the one worn by Tom Morello.
Watch John Prine Sing His Last Song, ‘I Remember Everything’
Video follows two-hour tribute concert hosted by family and friends.
First U.S. Social Distancing Concert Remains in Doubt
Performer doesn’t think “fan pod” show will take place as a result of coronavirus rules, but promoter insists it will.