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
Spotify Accused of Creating ‘Race to the Bottom’ With New Feature
Congressmen say Discovery Mode could force artists to accept lower royalties.
Robert Plant Told Nancy Wilson He’d Come to Hate ‘Stairway’
Conversation took place after Heart performed Led Zeppelin classic in front of the band.
40 Years Ago: Beatles Reunite for a John Lennon Tribute Song
George Harrison gathered his former bandmates for 1981 single “All Those Years Ago,” written about late friend.
Robert Englund Repeats ‘Star Wars’ Story Nixed by Mark Hamill
Freddy Krueger actor maintains he helped roommate secure Luke Skywalker role.
K.K. Downing Proud of Grabbing Jimi Hendrix’s Empty Coke Bottle
Former Judas Priest guitarist calls sneaking backstage at Isle of Wight Festival a life highlight.
Graham Nash Cried Only One Time While Making Music
He recalls “emotionally destroying” experience during CSNY’s ‘Deja Vu’ sessions.
Why Alice Cooper’s Manager Refused to Manage the Beatles
Industry icon had just resigned from almost all his positions when George Harrison called.
David Crosby Remembers Neil Young’s Laughter Onstage
Bandmates found joy in a relationship that was entirely musical and never social, he says.
Myles Kennedy Had to Hide Tears During Led Zeppelin Tryout
Slash and Alter Bridge singer says Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were “gracious” about his fandom during 2008 auditions.
Paul Stanley Takes Potshot at Reviewer From 1974
Kiss member marks 47th anniversary of critical report: "This grows funnier every year."
Tony Iommi’s Reason for Quitting Jethro Tull
Guitarist explains why he wanted to return to Black Sabbath bandmates.
When Lemmy’s Fast Work Amazed Ozzy Osbourne
Black Sabbath singer recalls Motorhead frontman writing three sets of lyrics and reading a book in four hours.