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.

Geezer Butler Enjoyed Being Briefly Fired by Black Sabbath

Bassist says drug-fuelled 1977 move gave him the best two weeks he’d had in years.

Jake E. Lee Says Shooter Was Aiming At His Dog

Guitarist shares more details of late-night assault in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Could U2’s Next Album Feature Folk Music?

The Edge says work is underway with Brian Eno containing a sci-fi element, as Larry Mullen returns to the band.

Blues Image Frontman Mike Pinera Dead at 76

Singer and guitarist co-wrote band’s 1970 hit “Ride Captain Ride” before joining Iron Butterfly then Alice Cooper.

Bob Dylan Deliberately Added Inaccurate Scene to His Biopic

Actor Edward Norton, who plays Pete Seeger in ‘A Complete Unknown,’ won’t identify the moment in question.

Rick Wakeman Says Record Industry Can Be Easily Saved

Keyboard icon believes it wouldn’t take much effort to bring back the spirit of interaction.

The Continuing Mystery of 1974’s ‘Fake’ Fleetwood Mac Tour

Fifty years after a band of relative unknowns hit the road using the established group’s name, most motivations remain unclear.

See William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Return in ‘Star Trek’ Short

Tribute on 30th anniversary of ‘Generations’ movie includes references from first pilot of original series to final episode of ‘Picard.’

Jason Bonham Won’t Return to Sammy Hagar’s Band: ‘Sadly, No’

Hagar promises new tour dates and new music with Bonham's apparent replacement.

Jack White Pairs ‘No Name’ World Tour Announcement With New Song

'You Got Me Searching' follows Grammy nomination for his new stealth-released studio project.

Yes Members ‘Conspired’ to Steal Song Rights, Lawsuit Claims

Band spokesman tells UCR this is "vindictive, defamatory, delusional garbage."

Does St. Vincent Know She’s Copying David Lee Roth?

Thirty-eight years before the indie rock star rerecorded her album in Spanish, Roth tried the same trick ... and it didn’t work out for him.