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.
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.