Martin Kelly: podcast appearances and interviews

Martin Kelly is the author of the book titled "Rickenbacker Guitars: Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fireglow." He is affiliated with Brandwatch. Kelly was born on April 27, 1990, and is known for his work as an author. His book explores the history and significance of Rickenbacker guitars. Though primarily recognized for his contributions to this subject, Kelly's professional background includes an earlier career as a footballer. He played as a centre-back or right-back, beginning his career at Liverpool, where he made 62 appearances across all competitions starting in 2008, and was part of the team that won the League Cup in 2012. In 2014, Kelly transferred to Crystal Palace for a fee of £2 million. He later signed for West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer in 2022 before retiring from football in October 2025. Kelly also had a brief international career with England, playing two minutes in a friendly against Norway in 2012, making him the English player with the shortest international career. He was an unused squad member at UEFA Euro 2012. His varied career combines achievements in sports with his current work in the publishing and digital fields.