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.

Jane’s Addiction Members Recording Without Perry Farrell

Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins haven’t revealed details of their new music, which they aim to launch this year – or whether Perry Farrell might be involved.

Why Alex Van Halen Came to Regret Dismissing a Sammy Hagar Song

Drummer thought the track would bomb because it sounded like John Denver until he heard finished version on singer’s solo album.

Why Paul McCartney’s Solo Band Has Outlasted the Beatles Plus Wings

His current lineup has been around longer than his other two bands, and he plans to make more music soon.

More Theaters Added to ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Release Plans

Tickets on sale now for preview, IMAX and standard theater editions of officially sanctioned documentary that charts their rise to fame.

Watch Paul McCartney Close World Tour with Help From Ringo Starr and Ron Wood

He also played a recovered bass that was stolen in 1972.

Watch Phil Collins Sit Down at Drum Set for First Time in Years

Genesis icon says he'd play again if he could – and insists he’s still “a drummer that sings a bit.”

Jake E. Lee Says He’s Lucky Bullet Missed His Spine

Guitarist reveals how close he came to potential paralysis during late-night shooting.

Listen to Slash and Duff McKagan’s New Single ‘I Can Breathe’

Guns N’ Roses members team up with Gibson Guitars boss and Serj Tankian for mental illness fund.

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.

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.