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
Sammy Hagar Recalls ‘Brutal’ Van Halen Tour With Broken Tailbone
Onstage accident during 1988 opener led to daily shots – but at least he got to meet Sting.
Moody Blues Co-Founder Mike Pinder Dead at 82
Keyboardist who quit in 1978 was iconic band’s last surviving original member.
Setlist + Video – Gene Simmons Plays First Post-KISS Solo Show
Tommy Thayer makes guest appearance during 18-song show featuring KISS classics and covers.
Everyone Except Josh Freese Knew He Would Join Foo Fighters
Even drummer’s wife knew why Dave Grohl was calling - but Guns N’ Roses and Nine Inch Nails ex still didn’t expect it.
Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Ends, Inductees to Be Announced on Live TV
Peter Frampton, Foreigner and Ozzy Osbourne were high on the fan vote leaderboard.
Twisted Sister Reunion Offers Soon Unrefusable, Says Dee Snider
Singer admits the band has started 'very general discussions' on 'personal trainers, diets, hair extensions.'
Pearl Jam, Jon Bon Jovi Say AI Is ‘Assault on Human Creativity’
Two hundred artists sign strongly worded letter calling on developers to stop using tech to “infringe upon and devalue rights.”
Gene Simmons Says KISS Rights Sale WASN’T About Money
He maintains the band wasn't looking for the $300 million deal they cut.
50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He Predicted
Arthur Crudup was paid only a few thousand dollars in his lifetime and gave up pursuing fairness before he died.
How Jon Bon Jovi Fought Off ‘Dark Misery’ to Make New Album ‘Forever’
Singer endured a rare vocal surgery in a decade without joy, but the experience inspired the new song “Legendary."