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
How Keith Richards Quietly Quit Smoking
Rolling Stones guitarist says he doesn't miss 55-year habit.
Robert Plant Wanted to Flee From Alison Krauss Tryout Session
Led Zeppelin legend felt "exposed and vulnerable" as duet album ‘Raising Sand’ began to form.
Slash’s ‘Intimidating’ Show in Front of Jimmy Page and Brian May
Guns N’ Roses guitarist says he gets "more starstruck" than most people when he meets his heroes.
Brian May Says Beatles Need a Biopic Like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Guitarist believes Fab Four should be "woven into people's lives" like Queen.
Watch Michael Anthony Sing Van Halen Classics Onstage
Bassist takes over from Sammy Hagar at Circle show for "Runnin' With the Devil" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love."
Watch the Queen’s Guard Pay Tribute to Meat Loaf
British soldiers play brass version of "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" on Buckingham Palace grounds.
Grammy Nomination Helped Wolfgang Van Halen Start Writing Again
He says he struggled for inspiration after “worst year” of his life.
No New Rock Albums Cracked Billboard’s Year-End Top 200
Queen’s 1981 LP ‘Greatest Hits’ is genre's biggest-selling title of 2021.
Paul McCartney’s Brother Could Have Split the Beatles
Younger sibling Mike says “fortuitous” injury avoided Fab Four ending up like Oasis.
When Eric Clapton Felt ‘Insulted’ by Eddie Van Halen, Brian May
They hoped Slowhand would enjoy his ’Star Fleet Project’ dedication - but he didn’t.