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
Poison Count Down to Mystery Announcement
Timer reaches zero on Dec. 4.
Van Morrison Used to Make Albums ‘Under Duress’
Singer explains how he fell in love with recording new music again.
Pete Townshend Wanted Roger Daltrey to Rap on New Who Album
Frontman admits he hated early version of "All This Music Must Fade."
How Queen’s ‘Live Magic’ Became Tragic
Doomed bid to sum up elaborate tour on a single disc became one of the most disappointing live LPs of all time.
Jimmy Page Recalls Emergency Awards Show ‘Pantomime’
Led Zeppelin guitarist stepped in to save Indian TV ceremony with Robert Plant and Roger Taylor in 1995.
Jon Bon Jovi’s Wife Used to Being Ignored in Restaurants
Dorothea laughs it off, because “everyone’s focusing on what Mr. Bon Jovi wants.”
Pete Townshend Explains Controversial Keith Moon and John Entwistle Comments
Who guitarist responds to reports about his comment “Thank God they’re gone.”
U2 and Rolling Stones Are Decade’s Biggest Touring Bands
Bono’s group topped $1 billion in income from the road over the past 10 years.
Pete Townshend Is Glad Keith Moon and John Entwistle Are Gone
Who guitarist recalls late colleagues as “f---ing difficult to play with.”
Robert Plant Considers ‘Awkward, Impossible’ Space Shifters Album
He explains why applying a formula to band’s creative output wouldn’t work.
David Gilmour Says ‘Sorrow’ Secured Pink Floyd’s Future
Experience of writing song for ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’ gave him confidence to continue without Roger Waters.
Doors Studio Bassist Doug Lubahn Dies at 71
Band pays tribute to musician who refused to join full-time out of loyalty to his own group.