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
Neil Young’s ‘Mountaintop’ Documentary Headed to Theaters
Film that follows the making of new album ‘Colorado’ arrives in theaters on October 22.
Tommy Thayer Was Never Officially Asked to Join Kiss
Guitarist explains that being told to grow his hair was the only indication he ever got.
Rick Wakeman Calls Yes ‘Union’ Album a ‘Disgrace’
Keyboardist hated 1991 LP but loved the tour that followed, even though he knew he’d be dismissed when it ended.
How Van Halen’s Chain Smoking Inspired ‘Best of Both Worlds’
Sammy Hagar recalls “craziest songwriting experience” in shower.
How Harry Nilsson Inspired Aerosmith’s Name
Drummer Joey Kramer recalls word being made up two years before the band formed.
Sammy Hagar Recalls the Time David Lee Roth ‘Flipped Out’ on Tour
Single incident took place during joint tour in 2002.
Make Your Own Vinyl Records With $1,200 Machine
Phonocut creates instant 10" discs from app.
Motley Crue, Blink-182 and Iron Maiden Lead Rock Hall Fan Poll
Museum visitors have cast more than 80,000 votes as class of 2020 announcement looms.
Unreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After Theft
Man arrested after stealing more than $100,0000 of instruments and gear from storage unit.
Jimmy Page-Produced Spoken-Word Album Released
‘Catalyst,’ featuring eight poems by Scarlett Sabet, is available on vinyl.
Elton John Recalls Shooting Down Rod Stewart Blimp
He recalls tit-for-tat promo-material battle in “Sharon and Phyllis” friendly feud.
David Lee Roth Says ‘Hair Bands Were Imitations of Van Halen’
Singer says his group’s success led to copycat acts who resorted to “gimmickry and trade crap.”