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
Todd Rundgren, Steve Stevens, Tracii Guns Appear on New David Hasselhoff Album
LP includes cover of Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ featuring Ministry.
Bruce Springsteen Took ‘Next to No Money’ for ‘Blinded by the Light’
Movie’s star Viveik Kalra recalls unexpected meeting with Boss at premiere.
Def Leppard Launch ‘Sin City’ Vegas Residency: Set List, Video
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers kicked off their latest Las Vegas stint in emphatic fashion.
Jimmy Page Loses Planning Battle with Neighbor
After fight with Robbie Williams, Led Zeppelin guitarist objected to plans for three 20" high trellises.
Duane Allman’s ‘Layla’ Guitar Sells for $1.25 Million
The 1957 Gibson Les Paul had been with same owner since 1977.
How Queen and David Bowie Put Themselves ‘Under Pressure’
Brian May recalls challenges of collaborative track where Bowie finally took control.
Bob Seger’s Proud That ‘Like a Rock’ Sold ‘a Lot of Trucks’
He’d originally held out against Chevrolet’s request to use song in long-running ad campaign.
Watch Trailer for ZZ Top Movie ‘That Little Ol’ Band From Texas’
Banger Films production premieres on Aug. 13 and ties in with group’s 50th-anniversary tour.
When ‘Two Young Kids’ Took Charge of the Beatles’ Live Broadcast to the World
Fab Four engineer Geoff Emerick recalls the ‘Our World’ TV special, watched by 400 million people.
Black Sabbath Announce Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set
First era with Ozzy Osbourne celebrated in 'The Vinyl Collection 1970-1978' that includes mono singles and replica tour books.
Woodstock ’69 Crowd Was Moments From ‘Mass Electrocution’
Scared that 400,000 might die as power cable disintegrated, scared that crowd might riot if the music stopped, festival organizers prepared to take their own lives.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Writer to Write Neil Diamond Broadway Musical
Singer’s official life story to be explored via his hit songs.