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
Beatles Weren’t at War During White Album Sessions, Says Producer
Giles Martin argues that expanded edition demonstrates “cohesive” studio experience.
How Van Morrison’s Trust Made ‘Moondance’ Magic
Drummer Gary Mallaber recalls how bandleader recorded vocal tracks only once on 1970 LP.
Paul McCartney Recalls ‘Writing Fast’ With John Lennon
Beatles duo used to get excited at the idea of having a whole week to write an album.
Paul McCartney Announces New Wings Archive Releases
'Wild Life' and 'Red Rose Speedway' expanded, with 'The Bruce McMouse Show' movie to be unveiled after 45 years.
Watch Paul Simon’s ‘SNL’ Farewell
TV performance comes three weeks after his final show.
Paul McCartney Says John Lennon ‘Worried’ About How He’d Be Remembered
Macca recalls “out of the blue” moment with Beatles bandmate – and owns up to moments of extreme doubt despite his success.
Elton John Adds More North American Dates to Final Tour
More than two dozen more shows listed for Farewell Yellow Brick Road journey.
Beatles’ White Album Expanded Version Announced
Reissue arrives on Nov. 9 complete with new mixes, demos and unheard session recordings.
Watch John Lennon and George Harrison’s Previously Unseen Studio Footage
Previously unseen “How Do You Sleep” footage appears in “Imagine” Reissue.
New Edit of Beatles Movie ‘Let It Be’ Could Happen Soon
Paul McCartney says original footage is being re-examined for potential recut.
Paul Simon Considers His Retirement Options
As farewell tour reaches its end, veteran is excited to “see what stopping does.”
Artists Get Just 12% of All Music Industry Income, Study Finds
The music industry generated $43 billion in revenue, matching a prior peak in 2006.
Aerosmith’s First Tour Van Found by ‘American Pickers’
The 1964 International Harvester Metro had spent decades rusting in a woodland near Chesterfield, Mass.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ Extended for Special Edition
An hour-long special was commissioned after 130 million Paul McCartney fans watched the original version online.
Lost 1968 Neil Young and Joni Mitchell Recordings Could Be Released
Non-profit looking for record label to launch five-decade-old “historically significant” live tapes.
New Book Explores the Beatles’ Tensions Over ‘Hey Jude’
George Harrison and George Martin both had reservations over track recorded 50 years ago this month.