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
Queen’s Brian May: ‘I Worry About Cancel Culture’
Queen guitarist worries that decisions are made “without thinking of the long-term consequences.”
Stones’ ‘Brown Sugar’ Inspiration Hopes They’ll Play It Again
Claudia Lennear reacts to controversial song’s removal from band’s live set.
Carmine Appice Warned Kiss About Hiring ‘Idiot’ Vinnie Vincent
Drummer calls guitarist a “douchebag” over 2019 shows that never happened.
Sting Says He’s a ‘Heavy Metal Singer’
He explains why it was essential to deliver Police songs in a high register.
Jason Newsted Recalls Emotional Final Metallica Audition
Bassist will never forget reaction from predecessor Cliff Burton’s mom.
Rob Halford Was Sent Lemmy’s Ashes in a Bullet: ‘This Is Nuts!’
Judas Priest singer recalls “magical” gift after Motorhead frontman’s death.
Rick Allen Says He Nearly Lost Both Arms in Car Wreck
Def Leppard drummer looks back at 1984 accident that led to amputation.
Richie Sambora Says His Job in Bon Jovi Was to ‘Shut the F— up’
Guitarist looked back on his time in the band during a conversation with Nile Rodgers.
Robert Plant Became ‘Rock ’n’ Roll Cliche at a Very Early Age’
Led Zeppelin icon hails Alison Krauss for steering him in a different direction.
Peter Capaldi Wanted Jimi Hendrix Adventure in ‘Doctor Who’
Actor who played 12th Time Lord incarnation managed to get guitar aboard the TARDIS.
Roger Daltrey Calls Rolling Stones a ‘Mediocre Pub Band’
Who frontman still admires Mick Jagger — and envies Robert Plant.
Why Rock Hall’s All-Star Charlie Watts Tribute Jam Didn’t Happen
Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine says rehearsal for closeout song was a highlight of their induction experience.