Latest articles by Martin Kielty
Billy Gibbons remembers late ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard
The guitarist said the trio will "keep on keeping on," even though he's now the last surviving member of the band's iconic classic lineup
Tony Levin recalls working with John Lennon on Double Fantasy
The King Crimson and Peter Gabriel bassist remembers Lennon’s unusual way of getting the perfect take
Eric Clapton disliked his Unplugged album so much he tried to prevent its release: “I bet $100 it wouldn’t go into the top 50”
Slowhand says he had a “real aversion” to his 1992 smash hit, but he admits it changed the world’s perception of him
Christopher Cross apologizes to Canadians for Trump: “I’m very sorry and embarrassed that we have an A-hole for a president”
The singer joins Jelly Roll and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson in criticizing the president as U.S.-Canada tensions escalate.
Dolly Parton knew “I Will Always Love You” would be played when she died. She wanted this song instead
Parton had already chosen the song she wanted at her funeral — and in 2015 she also recorded a mystery song to be opened on her 100th birthday, whether she was there to hear it or not.
Tom Scholz offers studio rarities on 50th-anniversary edition of Boston’s hit debut album
The album turns 50 today, but the new edition won’t arrive until 2027 — complete with previously unreleased demos that helped get the band signed
John Lennon and Paul McCartney crack up while working out “Day Tripper” on a newly released 1965 tape
Their Beatles’ songwriting partnership is heard in the raw as they try vocal styles, stumble over lines and struggle to nail what would become a classic track
Phoebe Bridgers forced to cancel Lost Weekend tour dates after requiring urgent surgery
She spent her 32nd birthday in a hospital bed but aims to be back on the road in September after calling off a run of low-key U.K. shows
Simon McBride defends Ritchie Blackmore after Deep Purple jam
McBride shared his pride over being icon’s rhythm guitarist on his historic “Smoke on the Water” jam with Blackmore
“It’s such a brilliant answer.” Johnny Marr reveals how Paul McCartney helped him come to terms with the Smiths’ breakup
After leaving the band amid an increasingly bitter communication breakdown with Morrissey, Marr found an unexpected source of perspective from the former Beatle
