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
Meat Loaf Settles Lawsuit Over ‘I’d Do Anything For Love’
The chart-topping song played a major role in his early '90s-era comeback.
Dead & Company Opt Out of Woodstock 50
Band reveals departure from troubled event’s lineup after promoter advises all artists they will not be forced to perform.
Bob Seger’s Proud That ‘Like a Rock’ Sold ‘a Lot of Trucks’
He’d originally held out against Chevrolet’s request to use song in long-running ad campaign.
Why Bruce Springsteen Let ‘Blinded by the Light’ Use His Music
Chance meeting with “super fan” led to movie going into production.
John Fogerty Is First Artist to Quit Woodstock 50
No previously announced musician is contractually obliged to appear at festival in new location.
Paul McCartney Considers Album Made From Band Improvisations
“Treasure trove” of sound-check recordings contains “thousands” of unfinished ideas, he reports.
Watch Trailer for ZZ Top Movie ‘That Little Ol’ Band From Texas’
Banger Films production premieres on Aug. 13 and ties in with group’s 50th-anniversary tour.
Mick Jagger’s Return to Movie Acting Will Premiere in September
Rolling Stones frontman was filmed for ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ before his heart surgery.
Listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Proud Mary’ at Woodstock
John Fogerty explains why his band didn’t appear in iconic festival movie as release of live set approaches.
Starship’s Mickey Thomas Stands Up for ‘We Built This City’
He responds to new negative comments from Grace Slick over supposed worst song of the ‘80s.