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
Gene Simmons Says He’ll ‘Cry Like Young Girl’ at Final Kiss Show
Bassist doesn’t know if he’ll miss his iconic stage costume once End of the Road tour is over.
Watch the Who Debut New Song ‘Hero Ground Zero’
London show also features guest appearance from Eddie Vedder.
Bill Wyman Recalls ‘Mad’ Moment While Recording ‘Paint it Black’
Former Rolling Stones bassist came up with an unusual approach when he felt something was lacking.
David Crosby Had ‘Nowhere to Hide’ From New Documentary
He says ’Remember My Name’ is “honest enough to qualify as an apology.”
Queen Rule the Mid-Year Rock Charts
Nielsen figures place ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ soundtrack and ‘Greatest Hits’ in first and second places.
‘Yesterday’ Beats Expectations in Opening Weekend
Beatles-themed movie takes $17 million and lands third position, despite early predictions of $10 million.
Robert Plant Calls Led Zeppelin ‘Trio With a Wedding Singer’
He hails bandmates’ work on “Achilles’ Last Stand” in latest podcast episode, and recalls writing lyrics in time of being “torn asunder.”
When Roger Daltrey Was Tommy Before ‘Tommy’ Existed
Who frontman recalls “thoroughly miserable time” as he struggled to make sense of his life choices before recording landmark album.
Geezer Butler Happy to Have to Prove Himself Again
Bassist says Deadland Ritual have 12 songs written - but refutes the suggestion they’re a supergroup.
Steven Adler Reportedly Suffers Self-Inflicted Stab Wound
Former Guns N’ Roses drummer hospitalized for stomach injury.
Bad Company Grateful ‘Bad Company’ Is One of Their Best Songs
Drummer Simon Kirke recalls writing self-titled song on Paul Rodgers' giant piano.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Struggle to Bring ‘Free Bird’ to Comeback Tour
Guitarist Gary Rossington delivered ultimatum to singer Johnny Van Zant as band struggled through road trip 10 years after plane crash.