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
Nick Mason Thought Roger Waters Was Joking About Guest Appearance
The drummer's Saucerful of Secrets solo band recently completed their first U.S. tour.
How REO Speedwagon Found ‘Sunken Treasure’ with ‘Take It on the Run’
Singer Kevin Cronin says the hit single wasn’t meant to appear on ‘Hi Infidelity.’
Remembering Philomena Lynott, the Queen of Irish Rock ’n’ Roll
Why the death of Thin Lizzy icon Phil Lynott’s mom has prompted such an outpouring of grief.
40 Years Ago: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Enters Le Mans Motor Race
Drummer won trophy at bucket-list experience and went back four more times.
Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’ Passes $100 Million Box Office Mark
‘Rocketman’ studio releases “Your Song” live clip as movie tops $100 million worldwide and enters Top 10 of music biopics.
50 Years Ago: Brian Jones is Fired by the Rolling Stones
Bandmates allowed him to explain the dismissal in his own way, less than a month before his death.
Watch Bob Dylan’s Live ‘Hard Rain’ from Rolling Thunder Revue Movie
Performance clip from Martin Scorsese production arrives before Netflix release.
Watch Genesis’ Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford Reunite on Stage
They perform “Follow You Follow Me” on European tour.
Elvis Costello’s Mom Told Him To Accept O.B.E. Honor From Queen Elizabeth
He admits he wasn’t going to accept elevation for services to music.
Could Jimmy Page Have Been a Member of Them Crooked Vultures?
Led Zeppelin guitarist suggests he was bemused when supergroup launched without him.
Courtney Love Slams ‘The Dirt’ – Tommy Lee Fires Back
Motley Crue drummer responds to Hole singer describing movie as “just f–––––g dumb.”
‘The Doors: The Final Cut’ Blu-ray to Have ‘More Powerful’ Ending
Oliver Stone’s 1991 movie arrives in ‘Final Cut’ version in July.