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
How ‘Lady’ Belatedly Saved Styx From a Lifetime of Obscurity
Former frontman reflects on “great motivator” that kept band going until “Lady” became a hit.
Def Leppard Announce ‘Vault’ Online Museum Opening Date
Band’s personal collections and anecdotes begin to arrive on Jan. 13.
‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ Nearly Didn’t Make ‘The Sopranos’ Finale
Showrunner David Chase chose Journey classic from shortlist because his crew told him not to.
See Tommy Lee in Trailer for New Horror Movie ‘The Retaliators’
Motley Crue drummer is one of several rock stars making appearances in 2021 release.
Paul McCartney Recalls Trying Pot With Bob Dylan
He says Ringo Starr was first Beatle to try the drug in 1964.
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover the Knack
Seventh ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ video features their performance of “Frustrated.”
Why Bruce Springsteen Hated ‘Born To Run’ When He First Heard It
He said he initially wanted to throw career-making album into a hotel pool.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Reunite With E Street Band on ‘SNL’
TV performance marks their first live appearance in four years.
How ‘Wayne’s World’ Was a Victory for Freddie Mercury After He Died
Brian May thanks Mike Myers for helping Queen “get America back” with celebrated “Bohemian Rhapsody” scene.
Paul McCartney Doubts the Beatles Would Have Reunited
He says the group consciously “switched off” after their split.