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
Help Jon Bon Jovi Write Coronavirus Song
He asks for contributions to develop idea he came up with while working in his community kitchen.
40 Years Ago: ‘Another Brick in The Wall (Part II)’ Hits No.1
Producer Bob Ezrin defied Roger Waters to turn part of the concept album into a disco-infused hit.
How Kenny Rogers Helped Form the Eagles
Don Henley recalls the debt of gratitude he owes to late country-pop star.
Gene Simmons on Coronavirus: ‘Assume Everybody Is a Zombie’
Kiss, Motley Crue and Michael Stipe react to pandemic.
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Is Most Popular Coronavirus Meme Song
Classic track helps with virus-protecting hand-washing routine.
What Tony Iommi Thinks of Van Halen and Kiss
Both bands upset Black Sabbath guitarist, but only one of their members is still a friend.
When Aerosmith Created Power-Ballad Masterpiece ‘What It Takes’
Final track on ‘Pump’ cemented band’s return from ‘80s doldrums.
When Robert Plant and Ian Anderson Settled Feud They Never Had
Jethro Tull leader recalls “absurd” rumor that’s followed him for decades.
Ozzy Osbourne Recalls Cocaine Trip With Lemmy Kilmister
Shows with Motorhead were canceled after the pair indulged for a week.
Watch Rod Stewart Reunite With Surviving Faces
Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones help deliver “Stay With Me” at Brit Awards.
Watch Brian May Lose His Temper With News Cameraman
Queen guitarist warns Australian journalist: “Put it down now or something ugly happens.”
Ozzy Osbourne Says Parkinson’s Disease Was Diagnosed in 2003
Black Sabbath singer says he’s 75 percent fit, and hints at making another album.