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.

Dr. Demento to Retire After 55 Years

Comedy and novelty music specialist was instrumental in "Weird Al" Yankovic's career, while developing a cult following of his own.

Zak Starkey Says the Who Double Firing Lost Him Oasis Role

Drummer says he was forced to take blame for Roger Daltrey error, and he might yet return – and it’s just part of the band’s “unpredictable, aggressive and f---ing insane” world.

The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted by British King

Honors were also bestowed upon Steve Winwood, 10cc’s Graham Gouldman and Elaine Paige.

Vivian Campbell Hopes He Can Buy His Stem Cell Donor a Beer or Three

Def Leppard guitarist is in complete cancer remission after 12 years, following failed surgery and loss of previously planned donor.

Pepe Willie, Mentor Who Saved Prince’s Career, Dead at 76

Key player in the Minneapolis music scene said he “never took a dime” from the star.

Watch the Original Alice Cooper Group’s New ‘Wild Ones’ Video

It’s the second track from reunion album ‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper,’ which arrives in July, 52 years after their last LP.

Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen Wanted to Write Song on Cello

Singer says it’s just one example of how the pair might have developed if they’d continued working together, despite what fans might have thought.

John Fogerty Didn’t Want His CCR Guitar Back, But His Wife Bought It Anyway

The instrument began a healing process that led to his new album of re-recordings, 'Legacy.'

ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Explains His Absence as He Returns to Tour

Their co-founding drummer was off the road for two months.

John Fogerty Reclaims His Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs With ‘Legacy’ Album

He rerecorded classic tracks with his family band after he won long legal fight over publishing rights.

Ghost’s Tobias Forge Sings ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ for Queen Members

Brian May and Roger Taylor attend Swedish award ceremony, which also features performances of classics from Adam Lambert and Erik Gronwall.

Guns N’ Roses Debut New Cover and Bring Back Classics in Abu Dhabi

UAE show features New York Dolls song, with “Used to Love Her” returning and three more big set list changes.