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
Krist Novoselic Recalls First Nirvana Jam with Dave Grohl
Bassist says there was an “immediate” connection as work on ‘Nevermind’ commenced.
Watch Video for George Harrison’s Unreleased ‘Cosmic Empire’ Demo
It’s one of 30 rough recordings added to ‘All Things Must Pass’ 50th-anniversary edition.
Old Queen Joke Still Makes Brian May Laugh
Guitarist takes “ultimate compliment” from 1990 ‘Good Omens’ dig.
The Real Reason Alice Cooper, Dee Snider Broadway Duet Was Canned
Twisted Sister frontman says manager blocked “Luck Be a Lady” cover.
David Crosby Recalls Joni Mitchell Dumping Him by Song
He reflects on “hysterically funny” moment as she sang “That Song About the Midway” twice to make sure he understood.
Kiss Consultant Predicts Brand Will Be Sold to ‘Conglomerate’
Catalog adviser discusses band’s future without Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
Bruce Dickinson’s Spoken Word Show Inspired by Quentin Crisp
Iron Maiden frontman took cue-card idea from English writer-actor.
Nikki Sixx Marks 20 Years of Sobriety With Uplifting Message
Motley Crue bassist dedicates Instagram post to those still struggling with addiction.
When Belinda Carlisle Knew Cocaine Would Kill Her
Go-Go’s singer escaped from “horrible cycle” of drug addiction in 2005.
Drugged-Up David Bowie was Managed Like Elvis, says Earl Slick
Longtime guitarist recalls manipulation that led to his departure before ‘Station to Station’ tour.
Nikki Sixx Hails His British Rock Heroes
Motley Crue bassist reflects on impact of Queen, Marc Bolan, Elton John and David Bowie.
David Crosby Didn’t Want to Sell His Publishing Rights
Veteran singer-songwriter says deal means he can stop worrying about money.