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
Classic Rock Stars Dominate First Week of Rock Hall Fan Voting
Over 835,000 votes were submitted in the first week of polling.
Helix Drummer Greg ‘Fritz’ Hinz Dead After Secret Cancer Battle
The band’s answer to David Lee Roth had been diagnosed in 2023, bandmate Brian Vollmer confirms.
Brian Wilson Has Dementia, Family Applies for Conservatorship
Beach Boys visionary will remain free to do anything he wants to if judge allows legal move following the death of his wife and manager Melinda.
Brian May Says He Never Liked Queen and Bowie’s ‘Under Pressure’
Guitarist hoped 1981 collaboration would sound like the Who, then realized arguing over mix “was going to be a fight.”
Liam Gallagher Says ‘F––– the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’
Singer gives one-line response to Oasis' nomination for class of 2024 as public voting starts.
How Def Leppard Learned Hard Lessons on the ‘Pyromania’ Tour
The band learned about the perils of their newfound fame.
Woodstock Star Melanie Dead at 76
Singer hit with “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," which she wrote about her 1969 festival experience.
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.
Michael Bolton Recovering From Urgent Brain Surgery
Singer had procedure after tumor was found, but hopes to return to action soon.
Ace Frehley Looking For Beer Commercial He Made With Rick Nielsen
Space Ace recalls backstage fun with Cheap Trick and Rush - but not Black Sabbath.