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
Eagles, Elton John, Metallica Lead Forbes’ Top Rock Earners
Annual list of 100 highest-paid celebrities includes nine rock acts, with Guns N’ Roses back on the list.
Blue Oyster Cult Sign Deal for New Album
Half of the songs already written for 15th studio LP, due in 2020.
38 Special’s Don Barnes Recounts Horror Plane Flight
Singer and wife aboard Delta trip as engine flames out.
Aerosmith Invited to Create Broadway Show
Joe Perry hopes for time to work on band musical.
Gene Simmons Says He’ll ‘Cry Like Young Girl’ at Final Kiss Show
Bassist doesn’t know if he’ll miss his iconic stage costume once End of the Road tour is over.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Writer to Write Neil Diamond Broadway Musical
Singer’s official life story to be explored via his hit songs.
Jeff Scott Soto Says Steve Perry’s ‘Ghost’ Made Fronting Journey Hard
Singer remains upset at “zero attention” given to his time with the band.
Mick Fleetwood Regrets Going Public With Band Dramas
Fleetwood Mac co-founder accepts they “asked for that trouble” that overshadowed their music for years.
35 Years Ago: Van Halen Release ‘Panama,’ Their Last David Lee Roth-Era Hit
It’s about a car, or perhaps a stripper, or both – but the third single from ‘1984’ marked the pinnacle of the band’s world dominance.
Motley Crue Stars Blast ‘Bottom of the Barrel’ Reelz Documentary
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and Vince Neil have expressed their displeasure with the Reelz 'Breaking the Band' episode about their band.
Guns N’ Roses Announce New U.S. Tour Dates
Not in This Lifetime road trip returns from September to November, including intimate Las Vegas shows.
Bruce Springsteen Doesn’t Need My Influence Says Jimmy Webb
Iconic ‘60s songwriter admits surprise at being listed among inspirations for the Boss’ new album ‘Western Stars.’