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
Black Crowes Finally Add Their Own Songs to ‘Live at the Greek’
Jimmy Page collaboration was subject to contract issues in the past – but that’s about to change.
50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He Predicted
Arthur Crudup was paid only a few thousand dollars in his lifetime and gave up pursuing fairness before he died.
When Ace Frehley Was Too Nervous to Stand Up in the Studio
'Alive!' producer Eddie Kramer recalled how he got the best out of Kiss guitarist he was certain would become a star.
How Bon Jovi Finally Unleashed Their Secret Weapon
Jon Bon Jovi tells UCR about the lineup change that turned his group into "a truly great live band."
Why Eagles Fired Their Producer to Complete ‘On the Border’
The band abandoned three months of work on what would be their third album.
40 Years Ago: Van Halen Fan Risks Life to Party With His Heroes
Twenty-year-old Kurt Jefferis was on head trauma medication when he won MTV ‘Lost Weekend’ contest and spent two nights with the band.
Jon Bon Jovi Says the ’Runaway’ Video Nearly Killed the Song
Jon Bon Jovi admits his band's early promo clips were “dreck."
Cockney Rebel’s Steve Harley Dead at 73
British glam rock singer passes away after cancer diagnosis.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Tease Their First-Ever Collaboration
Watch a clip from video for “Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1,” which arrives on March 29.
Jon Bon Jovi Fought Off ‘Dark Misery’ to Make New Album ‘Forever’
Singer endured a rare vocal surgery in a decade without joy, but the experience inspired the new song “Legendary."
Neil Young Grudgingly Returns to Spotify
He reveals the reason for making his music available again on “the number one streamer of low res music … where you get less quality than we made.”
Judas Priest Kicks Off Invincible Shield Tour: Videos, Set List
Glasgow show featured 18 tracks, with three debuts from the band’s new album.