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
When Motorhead Festival Show Became Onstage Fight
Mikkey Dee recalls his worst-ever live experience with Lemmy, which occurred at Bloodstock 2011.
Listen to Gary Moore’s Previously Unreleased ‘In My Dreams’
10th anniversary of the guitarist's death marked with new album ‘How Blue Can You Get.’
Watch Metallica Being Censored with Terrible Choice of Music
Twitch stream replaces ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ live performance with bad synth tune.
Why Joe Walsh, John Entwistle Supergroup Lasted Just Five Shows
The Best singer Rick Livingstone recalls short-lived superstar experience in 1990.
Why Dan Auerbach Saved ‘Rainy Night in Georgia’ Writer’s Demos
Black Keys frontman to release ’Smoke From the Chimney’ album featuring late Tony Joe White’s vocals.
Could Brian Wilson, Barry Gibb Love-In Lead to Collaboration?
Beach Boy and Bee Gee share messages of mutual appreciation on social media.
When Chrissie Hynde Gave $100k of Rush Limbaugh’s Money to PETA
Pretenders leader established middle ground with right-wing radio host who had a fan in her dad.
The Songwriter Dave Grohl Keeps Dropping Into His Songs
Foo Fighters leader says Bob Mould is as important as Tom Petty.
Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s ‘Dying Cat’ Studio Session
They brought violin and cello to record track for ‘Vol. 4’ then realized there was more to it.
Why Didn’t Damn Yankees Release Their Album ‘Bravo’?
Guitarist and songwriter Damon Johnson recalls working on record that ended up “lukewarm.”
Ozzy Osbourne: Cocaine Became ‘Misery Beyond Belief’
Black Sabbath singer regrets starting to use the drug as the band made ‘Vol. 4.’
Watch Guitar Virtuoso Cover of ‘Kashmir’ That’s Wowing Rock Stars
Paul Stanley, Tom Morello and Vernon Reid are among those who've expressed astonishment.