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
Original Tom Petty Drummer Nearly Refused Mike Campbell’s Reunion Offer
Stan Lynch is currently on the road with Campbell's Dirty Knobs.
Dee Snider Thinks He’s Played His Last Show
Twisted Sister frontman offered his thoughts on bands that retire only to reunite a few years later.
Ozzy Osbourne Still Has A Career Ambition Left
Black Sabbath icon says he’s still not fit for stage return - and accepts his mortality.
Rush Banned From Using Beer Slogan for Their Brew
Geddy Lee reveals hitch in ale production as he looks back at band's life and times.
Queen, Elton John, Duran Duran Play Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Show
Brian May hints at plans to outdo his moment on Buckingham Palace roof in 2002.
Gene Simmons Will Be ‘Crying Like Baby’ During Final Kiss Song
Bassist insists there will be no new album to follow End of the Road tour.
Alex Lifeson’s Emotional Farewell to Guitar Collection
Rush icon reveals he kissed each instrument goodbye before charity auction — and even spoke to one.
Robert Plant Claims Classic Pose Came From Fear of Missing Notes
Led Zeppelin singer jokes he leaned away from microphone in case his singing was "not very good."
Why Julian Lennon Has a ‘Love-Hate’ Relationship With ‘Hey Jude’
Song's subject admits track is “dark reminder” of difficult life period.
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.