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
Roger Daltrey Had to Beg Bands to Play His Cancer Charity Shows
Singer jokes that his knees are sore as he ends 24 years of staging events for sick kids.
Why Bruce Dickinson Said Iron Maiden Was ‘Better Than Metallica’
Singer made “gobby” claim while persuading “suspicious” Steve Harris that he should rejoin the band in 1999.
Pearl Jam Ex Dave Abbruzzese Recalls His Guns N’ Roses Dilemma
Drummer says he couldn't go along with management's plan to let 'Chinese Democracy' fail but couldn’t tell new friend Axl Rose.
Graham Nash Can’t Forget Injustice of His Dad’s Prison Sentence
Camera bought for singer’s 10th birthday turned out to be stolen, but his father refused to tell police who sold it to him.
Michael Bolton Recovering From Urgent Brain Surgery
Singer had procedure after tumor was found, but hopes to return to action soon.
Ace Frehley Looking For Beer Commercial He Made With Rick Nielsen
Space Ace recalls backstage fun with Cheap Trick and Rush - but not Black Sabbath.
Pearl Jam’s New Album Will Be ‘Heavier Than You’d Expect’
Guitarist says producer Andrew Watt pushed the band hard for 'Gigaton' follow-up.
Chris Slade Calls AC/DC Stints a ‘Job, a Good Job’
Former Tom Jones, David Gilmour and Asia drummer told sons not to follow him into playing percussion.
Elvis Presley Avatar Shows Coming This Year
'Elvis Evolution' to open in London in November, with Las Vegas dates to follow.
Why John Oates Is Glad Hall and Oates’ Big Years Are Behind Them
He remains proud of his work with Daryl Hall but can't forget feeling the pressure of business demands that came with success.
Why Kiss’ Dressing Rooms Always Smelled Like Burnt Toast
Former Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson connects the scent with his band’s time as Kiss' support act.
Grateful Dead Producer John Cutler Dead at 73
He played key role in the band’s Egypt trip, live shows and later archive releases.
Steve Hackett Says Genesis Music Got Lost in ‘Audio Space’ Battle
Guitarist believes Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks were trying to outpace each other on ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.’
Ex Beatles Lennon and Harrison Stopped Friends Dissing McCartney
Drummer Jim Keltner recalls "brutal" comments that were not to be imitated.
Wayne Kramer Explains Why You Should Care About the New MC5 Album
Delayed ‘Heavy Lifting’ project features guest turns by Slash, Tom Morello and others.
Dave Grohl’s Beer Bong and Hash Smuggling Guide Up for Auction
Foo Fighters leader set to generate more than $11,000 for charities with hand-drawn instructional art.
Can Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin Jam Tape Be Saved?
Producer Eddie Kramer believes AI can help — all he has to do is find the recording.
Only Painting Created by All Four Beatles Could Sell for $600,000
Signed abstract was made in a hotel during their 1966 visit to Japan.
Why Paul Stanley Rejected Bandit Makeup After a Month
Kiss co-founder wore different masks three times before returning to his definitive Starchild look.
Sydney Sweeney Didn’t Feel Objectified in Rolling Stones Video
She “felt hot” in “Angry” promo, finding “empowerment in embracing the body I have.”