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
Everyone Except Josh Freese Knew He Would Join Foo Fighters
Even drummer’s wife knew why Dave Grohl was calling - but Guns N’ Roses and Nine Inch Nails ex still didn’t expect it.
Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Ends, Inductees to Be Announced on Live TV
Peter Frampton, Foreigner and Ozzy Osbourne were high on the fan vote leaderboard.
Black Crowes Finally Add Their Own Songs to ‘Live at the Greek’
Jimmy Page collaboration was subject to contract issues in the past – but that’s about to change.
Freddie Mercury’s London Home on Sale for $38 Million
Queen star’s friend Mary Austin is moving on after auctioning most of Garden Lodge’s furniture.
An Unheard Jimi Hendrix Song Now Lives on the Moon
Elon Musk wasn’t consulted on contents of Odysseus time capsule, which is designed to survive millions of years “in case we blow ourselves up.”
Noel Gallagher Shot Down Oasis Rock Hall Bid 7 Years Before Liam
Feuding brothers appear to agree on one thing as their band flounders in class of 2024 fan vote.
Classic Rock Stars Dominate First Week of Rock Hall Fan Voting
Over 835,000 votes were submitted in the first week of polling.
Brian Wilson Has Dementia, Family Applies for Conservatorship
Beach Boys visionary will remain free to do anything he wants to if judge allows legal move following the death of his wife and manager Melinda.
Elton John’s Emmy Win Makes Him 19th Member of EGOT Elite
Live farewell concert award added to Grammy, Oscar and Tony victories.
Liam Gallagher Was ‘Humbled’ by Oasis Split: ‘My Life Caved In’
Singer claims brother Noel and band’s manager left him to a five-year nightmare in 2009 breakup.
Roger Daltrey Had to Beg Bands to Play His Cancer Charity Shows
Singer jokes that his knees are sore as he ends 24 years of staging events for sick kids.
Grateful Dead Producer John Cutler Dead at 73
He played key role in the band’s Egypt trip, live shows and later archive releases.