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
How the Doors Ignored Jail Threat to Make ‘Morrison Hotel’
Singer Jim Morrison was waiting to hear about aftermath of airplane arrest.
Fleetwood Mac Got Caught Between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
Two-decade veteran Brett Tuggle believes he was dropped from band because he was "Lindsey's guy."
Stevie Nicks’ Only Regret: Eight Years of Tranquilizer Addiction
She looks back at wasted “non-time” and says she’ll “probably never” perform with Lindsey Buckingham again.
Elton John Settles $3.9 Million Legal Dispute With Ex-Wife
Renata Blauel had said her appearance in his memoir and ‘Rocketman’ biopic breached a deal.
Beatles and James Bond Actress Margaret Nolan Dead at 76
She appeared in ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ and ‘Goldfinger’ the same year.
Why Robert Plant’s ‘80s Music Used to Embarrass Him
Singer wonders if he “ever had a rest” as he worked to put the ‘70s behind him.
John Lennon: 80 Quotes for 80 Years
A selection of things Beatles icon had to say about himself, music, fame, peace, love and life.
Watch Stevie Nicks Sing ‘Rhiannon’ From New Concert Film
’24 Karat Gold’ movie in theaters for two nights before album release.
Was Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, Elton John Supergroup a Joke?
Rod Stewart says Nose, Teeth & Hair suggestion was the result of “cocaine and alcohol” - and regrets fallout with old friend.
Malcolm Young Is on New AC/DC Album in Spirit, Says Brian Johnson
Singer celebrates band’s “electricity" in making of new LP.
Watch Mick Fleetwood Replicate Viral ‘Dreams’ Skateboard Video
Drummer skates and drinks fruit juice and says TikTok star Nathan Apodaca “had it right.”
Jon Bon Jovi Wishes Richie Sambora ‘Had His Life Together’
But singer argues there’s an upside to his old friend’s absence from Bon Jovi.