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
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.
ABBA Shot Seven Hours a Day for Month to Get ‘Voyage’ Show Right
Benny Andersson recounts challenges while his producer son says nothing like it will ever happen again.
Beach Boys Announce Year of 60th Anniversary Celebrations
'Sounds of Summer' compilation extended from 30 to 80 tracks with documentary, exhibitions and events to follow.
Billy Idol Wonders if Cycle Accident Was a ‘Really Good’ Moment
He nearly lost a leg in 1990 crash but set him on road to escape drug addiction.
How a Foo Fighter Ended Up in Prince’s ‘Raspberry Beret’ Video
Pat Smear failed 1985 audition but was called back for one reason.
Phil Collins Is ‘Definitely Retired’ According to His Son
Genesis drummer Nic Collins believes his dad is “excited about the next step in his life.”
The Curious Case of Paul McCartney’s ‘Ebony and Ivory’
Did ex-Beatle really think he could promote race relations with an old and obvious analogy?
Genesis Play Last-Ever Show With Peter Gabriel in Audience
Phil Collins jokes about members needing “real jobs” after Last Domino? tour ends.
Def Leppard Came Close to Breaking Up 20 Years Ago
Joe Elliott says members wondered "What are we doing?" before they "woke up" from difficult period.
Why Aerosmith Needed Two Tries to Make ‘Nine Lives’
Twelfth album proved to be another experience of soaring highs and swooping lows for drama-stricken veterans.