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
Michael Monroe Wanted to Stop Vince Neil’s Pain Over Razzle Crash
"I’m sure he’s sick and tired of being tormented by the whole thing," Monroe says of Neil.
Talk Box Inventor Bob Heil Dead at 83
Peter Frampton and Joe Walsh among those paying tribute to the audio technology pioneer.
Ace Frehley’s Worst ‘Destroyer’ Moment With Bob Ezrin
Guitarist says he got on "most of the time" with producer, but took years to get over punishment for being late to sessions.
Alex Van Halen’s Memoir Is a ‘Love Letter’ to His Brother Eddie
First details revealed of book due in October, written while drummer was still grieving guitarist’s death.
An Unheard Jimi Hendrix Song Now Lives on the Moon
Elon Musk wasn’t consulted on contents of Odysseus time capsule, which is designed to survive millions of years “in case we blow ourselves up.”
Noel Gallagher Shot Down Oasis Rock Hall Bid 7 Years Before Liam
Feuding brothers appear to agree on one thing as their band flounders in class of 2024 fan vote.
Mick Mars Loves Prog Rock … Because He Can’t Play It
Former Motley Crue guitarist shares his passion for King Crimson and Gentle Giant, and reveals he once talked about joining Sparks.
Eagles Lyric Pages Valued at Over $700,000 During Court Case
Court case over handwritten pads continues after manager Irving Azoff describes band as “pampered.”
Alex Van Halen to Publish Memoir in 2024
Drummer’s book is expected to detail his life and times with late younger brother Eddie.
Bruce Dickinson: If I Relived My Life, I’d Still Quit Iron Maiden
Singer also discusses challenge of singing “bloody difficult" Iron Maiden lyrics.
Classic Rock Stars Dominate First Week of Rock Hall Fan Voting
Over 835,000 votes were submitted in the first week of polling.
Helix Drummer Greg ‘Fritz’ Hinz Dead After Secret Cancer Battle
The band’s answer to David Lee Roth had been diagnosed in 2023, bandmate Brian Vollmer confirms.