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
Billy Sherwood Had to Hide Onstage Tears From Yes Fans
Chris Squire’s replacement struggled to find the balance between missing his old friend and loving the music.
The Best Show of Geddy Lee’s Life Might Not Have Been With Rush
He explains why a gig was so special and why he didn't feel so good about another one.
Elton John’s Emmy Win Makes Him 19th Member of EGOT Elite
Live farewell concert award added to Grammy, Oscar and Tony victories.
Why Michael Schenker Demanded a Private Jet From Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarist recalls his deliberately outrageous demand in 1982, after his plan to join Aerosmith fell foul of a misunderstanding in 1979.
What Graham Nash Was Paid for His First Show
Future icon of melody was frankly amazed he was paid at all to do what he already loved.
Liam Gallagher Was ‘Humbled’ by Oasis Split: ‘My Life Caved In’
Singer claims brother Noel and band’s manager left him to a five-year nightmare in 2009 breakup.
Prince Estate Battle Re-Erupts With New Lawsuit and Accusations
Managers of holding company accuse family members of trying to force them out.
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.