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
Why ‘Rocketman’ Will Be Lucky to Make Half of What ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Did
Elton John movie has some similarities to the Freddie Mercury biopic -- but significant differences could hamper its box office chances.
Gene Simmons Says It’s Not Just Rock That’s Dead
Kiss star accuses “pathetic” music industry of keeping artists of all genres “handcuffed.”
Robert Plant Says He Sometimes ‘Missed the Mark’ in Led Zeppelin
Singer retains affection for “Stairway to Heaven” but describes some of his other songs as “a bit iffy.”
Hear Peter Frampton’s Cover of B.B. King’s ‘The Thrill Is Gone’
New version, featuring Sonny Landreth, appears on upcoming album ‘All Blues.’
Listen to Clips From ‘Rejected’ David Bowie Early Demos
Tracks recorded in 1966 and 1967 for debut album set to be auctioned.
Led Zeppelin Announce 50th-Anniversary Documentary
Untitled film features new interviews with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.
That One Time Gene Simmons Got High
Witness tells Kiss member’s bandmates about the moment bassist ignored warning to avoid hash brownies.
Black Sabbath Ex Tony Martin Recalls Band’s ‘Low Point’ Era
‘90s singer says he joined Tony Iommi when British icons were “mostly exhausted.”
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.
Spinal Tap Say Guns N’ Roses Sabotaged Freddie Mercury Tribute
Actors behind iconic mockumentary won’t name band member who they believe messed up Christopher Guest’s amp.