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.

Village People Risk Fans’ Anger to Play at Trump Inauguration

Band hopes “Y.M.C.A.” will help unite the nation after election in which its “preferred candidate lost.”

Musicians May Lose Fifth of Income to AI in Three Years: Report

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus warns that corporations could profit from stolen ideas and unpaid creations.

Ozzy Guitarist Jake E. Lee Says Shooter Was Aiming for His Dog

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

Queen’s Brian May Recalls Early ‘Unnerving’ Moments With Freddie Mercury

Guitarist says people didn’t like the singer, and the singer didn’t like his own voice, as he explains how band pushed each other in the studio.

See Bruce Springsteen Meet Jeremy Allen White on Biopic Set

Pictures show pair embracing after actor had explained why he didn’t want to meet the Boss too soon.

Prince’s Sister Tyka Nelson Dead at 64

His only full sibling had reported she was writing a memoir after retiring from music.

Mariah Carey Upset Her Lawyer Is in Rock Hall but She Isn’t

Singer – annoyed by having just two Grammys – was excited over Rock Hall prospects two years after the representative was honored.

Jon Bon Jovi Discusses Helping Distressed Woman Off a Bridge

He came upon her as she was seemingly about to jump into a Nashville river.

Oasis Threaten to Cancel Tickets as Resale Prices Reach Mind-Boggling $8,000

Some buyers demand over 40 times the face value after first three-hour purchase window closes.

Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder

Comedy commercial comes after customers joked about taking Death Dust like cocaine.