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
Dee Snider Felt ‘Abandoned’ by Rock World in PMRC Battle
Twisted Sister frontman recalls “frustration” of being criticized by peers during ‘80s censorship struggle.
Listen to Live Allman Brothers Rarity ‘Desdemona’
A new three-disc live set is coming out this week. Here's a song from it.
Duff McKagan Visits Steam Power Display Before Guns N’ Roses Show
Bassist planned trip on miniature railway, but only had time to speak to fire crew before headlining U.K. event.
Dave Navarro Pens Message to Those With Suicidal Thoughts
The Jane’s Addiction guitarist pleads with those who are struggling to allow situations to change: “I can tell you 100 percent that they do.”
Dave Mustaine Says Lars Ulrich is Afraid to Play with Megadeth
Megadeth leader restarts his feud with Metallica drummer over Big Four tour chances and “No Life ’til Leather” demo, and claims James Hetfield is afraid of Ulrich.
Roger Daltrey Says Pete Townshend Could Still Write His ‘Greatest Work’
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey believes Pete Townshend might not have written his “greatest work,” and hopes he finds the inspiration to do it.
Randy Bachman Turned Career Around After ‘Intervention’
"You're angry and you got this cloud over you everywhere you go."