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
Don McLean Loses Award Hours After He Announced It
UCLA lifetime achievement honor rescinded after student association discovers his 2016 domestic assault charges.
Queen Are Now Richer Than the Queen
'Sunday Times' Rich List puts Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon ahead of British monarch.
Billy Joel’s Neighbors Want to Ban His Helicopter
Residents of exclusive Long Island community object to aircraft noise.
Most Requested Funeral Songs List Topped by Queen, Led Zeppelin
‘Stairway to Heaven’ is most popular choice at final ceremonies, with Freddie Mercury’s band featuring four times.
Paul Stanley Recalls Childhood Pain of Being Called ‘One-Eared Monster’
Kiss frontman recounts his lonely early days in clip from audio version of new book ‘Backstage Pass.’
Deep Purple Accountant Jailed for Stealing $3 Million From Band
Theft discovered after late manager’s children looked into inheritance.
Toto Announce U.S. Fall Tour
Final dates listed for '40 Trips Around the Sun' road trip that’s lasted two years.
Adam Lambert’s Message to His Queen Critics
Singer is happy to “call it out” in response to the fact that he’s not Freddie Mercury.
Will Queen Ever Make an Album With Adam Lambert?
With the British icons enjoying a purple period, and their relationship with young singer charted in new documentary, the question of studio work remains.
How Tom Petty’s ‘Songs From the Garage’ Became ‘Full Moon Fever’
When the Heartbreakers frontman finally released his debut solo album in April 1989, it had been subjected to delays by a label that didn’t hear any singles.
The Show Must Go On: The Queen and Adam Lambert Journey
It’s nearly a decade since young American singer was thrown together with Brian May and Roger Taylor, breathing new life into Freddie Mercury’s material.
Robert Fripp Recalls ‘Missed Opportunity’ With David Bowie
King Crimson leader says his wife has never forgiven him for refusing to take part in 2002 festival.