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
Why David Coverdale Thought He Was Done as He Wrote ‘Here I Go Again’
Whitesnake leader regards recent return to charts as “nice parting gift” from Tawny Kitaen.
Cop Who Ended Beatles’ Final Show Still Happy With His Conduct
As the performance ended, Ringo Starr joked, "Don't put the handcuffs on me!"
Rod Stewart Had to Be Locked in Hotel Room Until He Wrote Songs
He says “there was too much shagging and drinking to do” in his Faces era.
Robert Plant Might Have Abandoned Music if He’d Read Mom’s Letter
He only opened 1967 note in 2020 after finding it in his archive.
Midnight Oil Confirm Final Tour and New Album
Australians bow out with road trip in support of upcoming LP, ‘Resist.’
Lindsey Buckingham Settles Accidental Plagiarism Issue
Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist released “Swan Song” 20 years after writers gave him the demo.
Queen Never Discussed Song Meanings With Each Other
Brian May admits “very, very close” relationship with bandmates had “areas that we weren’t going to.”
Queen’s Brian May: ‘I Worry About Cancel Culture’
Queen guitarist worries that decisions are made “without thinking of the long-term consequences.”
45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Unleash ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’
Punk went political the moment Johnny Rotten spat out the words “Right now” on band’s debut single.
Peter Jackson ‘In Two Minds’ on Beatles’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ Bid
‘Get Back’ director might never have made epic movie series if Fab Four had got their way.
Stones’ ‘Brown Sugar’ Inspiration Hopes They’ll Play It Again
Claudia Lennear reacts to controversial song’s removal from band’s live set.
Beatles’ ‘Running Battle’ With ‘Let It Be’ Director
Peter Jackson hails “courage” in allowing him to make ‘Get Back’ from Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s 1969 footage.