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
Nick Mason Forms Supergroup to Play Early Pink Floyd Music
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has formed a new band to play Floyd’s early music.
Richie Sambora: ‘Never Say Never’ to Bon Jovi Reunion
Richie Sambora discusses the chances of a reunion with Bon Jovi after their Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction.
Report: Joe Lynn Turner Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Former Rainbow and Deep Purple frontman Joe Lynn Turner suffers “heart issue” in Eastern Europe.
David Bowie and John Lennon Handwriting Turned Into Fonts
A series of downloadable fonts based on the handwriting of acclaimed songwriters has been released online.
Would Kurt Cobain Like His Daughter Frances Bean Cobain’s Music?
Frances Bean Cobain refused to directly answer the question of whether her late father, Nirvana icon Kurt Cobain, would like her music.
$17,500 Yoko Ono Rock Stolen from Museum
A rock that was part of a Yoko Ono art installation, valued at $17,500, has been stolen from a Toronto museum.
Richie Sambora Reports on ‘Wonderful’ Bon Jovi Reunion Rehearsals
Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora says he enjoyed rehearals with Bon Jovi for their Rock Hall reunion.
Bon Jovi Catch Flu, Call Off Canadian Shows
Bon Jovi have been forced to postpone two Canadian shows on their current North American tour after band members and some of their crew were struck by the flu.
Ted Nugent Announces Summer 2018 Tour
Ted Nugent is hitting the road for his The Music Made Me Do It 2018 summer tour.
Bobby Blotzer Hopes for Original Ratt Reunion
Bobby Blotzer explained his side of the dispute between himself and the other founding members of Ratt, and said that, despite the acrimony, he hoped they could reunite in the future.
Robert Plant’s Secret ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Lyric Reminder: Peter Grant
Robert Plant has recalled how Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant helped him sing the right lyrics to “Stairway to Heaven” during their heyday.
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen: An AC/DC Album with Axl Rose Would be ‘Karaoke’
Phil Collen of Def Leppard accepts that an AC/DC album featuring Axl Rose might be good, but says it wouldn’t be a real AC/DC release.