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 Steve Lukather Learned to Love Spotify
Toto guitarist was suspicious until he managed to cut a "much better deal" than a standard album contract.
Turtles’ Mark Volman Reveals Dementia Diagnosis
He'll tour for as long he can before debilitating disease takes over: "I want people to connect with me."
Dee Snider Explains Why Rock Stars Are Selling Their Catalogs
Twisted Sister leader cut a deal in 2015: “It’s math!”
When Steven Tyler Messed Up Burger Joint Where Joe Perry Worked
Aerosmith guitarist recalls the time before he’d been introduced to future bandmate.
Queensryche Surprised by Fake Digital EP Release
Band denies knowledge of five versions of "Silent Lucidity" appearing on official Spotify account.
Watch Envy of None’s New ‘That Was Then’ Video
Alex Lifeson's band releases title track from latest EP.
The Rise and Fall of Jobriath, Rock’s First Openly Gay Star
Ambitious, prodigious artist fought against barrage of negativity to chase his flamboyant sexual vision.
Michael Monroe Finally Meets Vince Neil Decades After Tragedy
Hanoi Rocks singer called the meeting "one of the most important moments of my life."
Could ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Deliver More Rock Classics on Cello?
Star Jenna Ortega took lessons to make scenes featuring Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac more convincing.
Gene Simmons Would Work for $1 if He Entered Politics
Kiss star discusses importance of democracy during visit to U.K. Parliament.
How Janis Joplin Took Revenge on the Rolling Stones
Mark Farner recalls her melted chocolate prank on the band.
How Noel Gallagher Blatantly Stole Pete Townshend’s Guitar Sound
Oasis leader admits, "I love nicking other people's settings."
Terrible Pantera and Skid Row Co-Written Songs Exist Somewhere
Snake Sabo says Phil Anselmo has recordings made one drunken night on tour bus.
How Ozzy Osbourne Spotted Tony Iommi’s Cancer
Geezer Butler recalls "soap opera" of Black Sabbath's farewell years.
Could Pearl Jam’s New Album Sound More Like Pop Music?
Stone Gossard hints at producer Andrew Watt's influence on 'Gigaton' follow-up.
How America Convinced the Beatles They Wouldn’t Just ‘Fizzle Out’
Paul McCartney recalls life-changing 1964 visit to the U.S. when he fell in love with the country.