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
What Prince Hoped to Achieve With His Memoir
‘The Beautiful Ones’ co-author recalls being told it “should be a handbook for the brilliant community.”
How Tommy Shaw’s Laid-Off Pal Inspired ‘Blue Collar Man’
Styx frontman recalls racing four-wheel drive trucks with railroad worker.
Motley Crue Announce ‘Dr. Feelgood’ 30th-Anniversary Edition
New packaging and deluxe edition detailed in teaser video.
R.E.M. to Release ‘Monster’ 25th-Anniversary Box Set
Package will include new remix, unheard demos and unreleased live recording.
Decades After Paul McCartney Was Mugged, His Grandson Was Too
Beatles icon recalls moment four “bigger kids” took his watch in Liverpool.
End of Post-Led Zeppelin Band Left Jason Bonham ‘More Devastated’
Drummer recalls sadness when plans with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones came to nothing.
‘Brutally Honest’ Ronnie Wood Movie to Premiere in October
‘Somebody Up There Likes Me’ covers his three-year battle to beat drug addiction.
Elton John Celebrated on Royal Mail Postage Stamps
He’s only the second solo artist to receive honor after David Bowie.
Watch the Who Debut Another New Song, ‘Big Cigars’
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey reveal second track from new album due in November.
Kurt Cobain Royalty Check Found in Record Store
Pre-fame payment for $26 was among items in ‘90s collection.