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
Whitesnake Co-Founder Names David Coverdale’s ‘Big Mistake’
Guitarist Bernie Marsden reflects on missed opportunity after the early lineup split in 1982.
The Song That Kept David Lee Roth in Van Halen
Producer Ted Templeman wanted to fire singer after second show he saw but eventually became impressed by his talent.
Former Bad Company Singer Brian Howe Dead at 66
Vocalist fronted band for five albums in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Krokus Recall ’80s Fights with Def Leppard, AC/DC
Swiss rockers reflect on effects of living too large in the ‘80s.
Watch Ted Nugent Name His All-Time Favorite Guitar Player
Discussion takes place in new episode of ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar.’
How Steve Miller Saved ‘Jet Airliner’ From Obscurity
He recalls reshaping angry, unreleased song into Top 10 hit.
How David Bowie Saved Peter Frampton’s Life
Guitarist recalls airplane scare during 1987 world tour.
Watch Miley Cyrus Cover Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’
She sings 1975 song at campfire on ‘SNL’ while the Killers cover Tom Petty.
Gene Simmons on Billion-Dollar COVID-19 Losses: ‘So What?’
Kiss star argues there are more important things at stake than money in global emergency.
COVID-19 Roundup: Ozzy Osbourne Selling Bat-Themed Virus Shirt
Merch line comes after coronavirus is linked to the mammal, as Dave Grohl, Anthrax and Spotify also respond to global emergency.
Pete Townshend Regrets the Advice He Gave Jimi Hendrix
Who guitarist recalls thinking “this guy’s brilliant enough” after helping newcomer out in 1966.
New Book Says Eddie Van Halen Once Put a Gun to Fred Durst’s Head
Video director tells how friendly jam session with Limp Bizkit spiraled out of control in early ‘00s.