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
Tony Iommi Excited About Black Sabbath Ballet
Eight classic songs to be adapted for performances in metal pioneer's hometown.
Paul McCartney Movie to Explore Transition from Beatles to Wings
‘Man on the Run’ documentary features unseen archive material and new interviews.
Revered Bruce Springsteen Fanzine Closes Over Ticket Pricing Fury
'Backstreets' ending after 43 years as editors feel "dispirited, downhearted and, yes, disillusioned" ahead of 2023 tour.
What Joe Elliott Learned From the Stadium Tour
Def Leppard singer discovered Nikki Sixx's hobby, how many new songs are enough and the advantage of not going on last.
REO Speedwagon Introduces Neal Doughty’s Replacement
Former Whitesnake, Foreigner and Rick Springfield keyboardist Derek Hilland helps band "survive a major personnel change."
Billy Joel Wrote to Rock Hall Calling for Warren Zevon’s Induction
He says late singer-songwriter didn't get attention he deserved because he was piano player.
The Six-Year Wait for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band Reunion
He delivered three albums, two movies, a Broadway show and a presidential podcast while waiting more than half a decade for chance to tour again.
Rock Hall Boss Calls 2023 Nomination List Exciting and Fun
Greg Harris hopes for chance to put Iron Maiden inflatable on display in year he says proves rock is "an attitude and a spirit."
Joe Elliott Spent Most of Stadium Tour in ‘Total Isolation’
Def Leppard singer holed up in his tour bus as "price of doing business in 2022."
Les Claypool to Cover Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ on 2023 Tour
Longtime collaborator Sean Lennon will join Primus frontman on tour.
Warren Zevon’s Children React to His Rock Hall Nomination
Jordan and Ariel reject suggestion their dad wouldn't have cared about being on ballot.
Why Glen Matlock and Dad Fell Out Over Sex Pistols’ TV Carnage
Guitarist and parents were tense for a year after onscreen scandal in 1976, but not for the obvious reason.