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 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.
Elvis Presley Avatar Shows Coming This Year
'Elvis Evolution' to open in London in November, with Las Vegas dates to follow.
Grateful Dead Producer John Cutler Dead at 73
He played key role in the band’s Egypt trip, live shows and later archive releases.
Dave Grohl’s Beer Bong and Hash Smuggling Guide Up for Auction
Foo Fighters leader set to generate more than $11,000 for charities with hand-drawn instructional art.
Only Painting Created by All Four Beatles Could Sell for $600,000
Signed abstract was made in a hotel during their 1966 visit to Japan.
Why Paul Stanley Rejected Bandit Makeup After a Month
Kiss co-founder wore different masks three times before returning to his definitive Starchild look.