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
Fleetwood Mac Got Caught Between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
Two-decade veteran Brett Tuggle believes he was dropped from band because he was "Lindsey's guy."
Why Jimmy Page Got ‘Jittery’ the Night After Led Zeppelin Reunion
Guitarist recalls “fun” of rehearsing with John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham for 2007 show.
David Lee Roth ‘Wasn’t Someone’ Until His First EMT Call
Van Halen singer discusses using his fame as “passport” to new experiences.
Why Bon Jovi Needed Help After ‘New Jersey’
Frontman Jon recalls surviving burnout after making it big.
Peter Frampton Says Manager Kept Him High to Hide Fraud
Guitarist was left with “less than nothing” by man who lied to make him sign up for ill-fated ’Sgt. Pepper’s’ movie.
Stevie Nicks Wrote ‘Dreams’ in Sly Stone’s Secret Studio
She only needed 20 minutes in the “magic room” to write the Fleetwood Mac classic.
Bruce Springsteen Releases Full ‘Letter to You’ Trailer
The Boss explains “45-year conversation” that led to latest album.
Elton John Slams Rod Stewart Retirement ‘Lecture’
Old friends’ falling-out extends to pages of John’s new paperback.
Pete Townshend Turned Down Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Invite
The Who guitarist recommended Eddie Van Halen, who played solo on groundbreaking hit single.
Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham Reconnected Over Peter Green’s Death
Drummer says has has “no idea” if fired Fleetwood Mac guitarist will ever return.
Watch Stevie Nicks Sing ‘Rhiannon’ From New Concert Film
’24 Karat Gold’ movie in theaters for two nights before album release.
Live Music Industry Collapse ‘Is Happening’ Says Venue Society
NIVA responds to U.S. government’s failure to agree to coronavirus rescue package.