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
Beach Boys Announce Year of 60th Anniversary Celebrations
'Sounds of Summer' compilation extended from 30 to 80 tracks with documentary, exhibitions and events to follow.
Jason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With Metallica
Bassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.
Queensryche Claim Scott Rockenfield Abandoned Them
Drummer didn't help find a replacement when he took leave and failed to assist paying off Geoff Tate debt, court papers say.
Would Sting Have Rejoined the Police if His Solo Career Flopped?
Frontman speculates on "humble pie" situation if he'd failed to make it alone.
Roger Daltrey Admits the Who Were ‘Too F—-ing Loud’
Singer says his hearing aids are a "penalty" for band's heyday behavior.
Scott Weiland’s Son Determined to ‘Do Better’ After Drugs Battle
Noah Weiland returns to music after experience that helped him understand his late dad better.
Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl Ceremony
Metallica bassist wants to “christen” his bandmate’s ‘Portals’ release.
Record Store Day ‘Exploded’ Thanks to Metallica, Says Co-Founder
Organizers struggled to gain support until band got involved in inaugural event.
Mike Campbell Reunites With Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch
The pair hadn’t toured together for 30 years until Dirty Knobs guest stint began in late April.
The Tubes’ Re Styles Dead at 72
Costume designer, dancer and singer fronted band for 1979 hit “Prime Time.”