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 Moment Def Leppard Saved Their Future
Guitarist Phil Collen remembers deciding "we're better than this" at state fair show in 2005.
Watch Neil Diamond Sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at Red Sox Game
Boston crowd joins in with retired performer, who's accompanied by actor Will Swenson.
Alice Cooper Names Three Bands Every Young Musician Should Hear
Shock-rock icon says too many hopefuls "just throw it away."
Bob Daisley’s Premonition About Randy Rhoads
Bassist recalls the moment he knew guitarist would be big and the moment he was told of his death.
Elvis Image Owners Tell Impersonators to End Las Vegas Weddings
City mayor says legal move could be "industry-devastating act."
Tony Banks Says Peter Gabriel Years Weren’t Genesis’ ‘Glory Days’
Keyboardist feels prog giants didn't live through distinct eras.
‘Pistol’ Star Would Ask Malcolm McLaren ‘Where’s the Money?’
Thomas Brodie-Sangster believes punk manager he plays was a “genius” but also an “arsehole.”
Watch Johnny Depp Jam with Jeff Beck
Actor takes break from court drama to guest with guitar icon in England.
Robert Plant Still Bemused by Studio Reunion With Jimmy Page
Singer wonders what 1998’s ‘Walking Into Clarksdale’ means to guitarist.
Original Tom Petty Drummer Nearly Refused Mike Campbell’s Reunion Offer
Stan Lynch is currently on the road with Campbell's Dirty Knobs.
Why Charlie Watts Was Last to Join Rolling Stones End-of-Show Bow
Mick Jagger recalls late drummer's obsession with neatness.
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.