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
The Weirdest Rock Stories of 2018
A look at the most unexpected and unusual events of the year.
Geddy Lee Admits He ‘Barely’ Made Sense of Rush Concept Albums
Frontman recalls struggle to work with drummer Neil Peart’s lyrics, and times when the band’s ambition outweighed their playing ability.
Bruce Dickinson Recalls Terror of First Iron Maiden Show
The newly installed frontman says he couldn't even bring himself to open his eyes.
Neil Diamond Premieres ‘Moonlight Rider’ Video – Exclusive
Track appears on six-disc box set “50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition,” which includes 15 unreleased songs.
Stevie Nicks Hopes Rock Hall Double Honor Has ‘Opened the Door’ to Other Women
Fleetwood Mac singer is first female to be inducted twice, after 22 men have done so.
New Guns N’ Roses Album Coming ‘Faster Than You Think’ Says Richard Fortus
Guitarist predicts 2019 release of new music “could definitely happen.”
Is the Hall of Fame Staging a New British Invasion?
Five out of seven inductees for 2019 are U.K. artists.
David Lee Roth Says He Was ‘Butchered’ Over Van Halen Earnings
Singer bouncing back after watching his “whole fortune walk off into another man’s pocket.”
Terminal Lee Kerslake Wants Ozzy Platinum Discs Before He Dies
Drummer hopes to complete bucket list item before cancer battle ends.
Axl Rose Jokes Guns N’ Roses ‘Hates Me’
Frontman hints at band future, saying, “We hope to keep this thing running.”