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
Daniel Craig Given Same British Honor as James Bond
Queen’s annual New Year list also includes lyricist Bernie Taupin.
What Did Prince and Eddie Van Halen Say When They Met?
Surprisingly, two of the world's greatest-ever guitarists didn't discuss music.
Eagles Planned How to Play Shows with Sick or Angry Members
Bernie Leadon says “consistency and discipline” helped make the band’s name.
When William Shatner Told ‘Star Trek’ Fans to ‘Get a Life’
'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.
Will Alex Van Halen Really Play at David Lee Roth’s Final Shows?
Drummer’s nephew Wolfgang doubts reunion will take place.
David Bowie’s ‘Hunky Dory’ 50th Anniversary Picture Disc Out Soon
Check out an alternative mix of “Changes,” created from the original masters.
How ABBA Channeled Deep Purple and the Beach Boys
Guitarist who appeared on more than half of their classic-era songs discusses the band's rock roots.
Listen to Bryan Adams’ New Song ‘Kick Ass’ Featuring John Cleese
Monty Python icon gives a spoken-word introduction on 'So Happy It Hurts' track.
Duran Duran Singer Simon Le Bon’s ‘Dogs—’ First Show
He accepts that he “had to start somewhere.”
Paul McCartney Admits the Beatles’ Early Motivation Was Money
"We said, 'Well, let's write a swimming pool!'"
Tom Petty Given Posthumous Degree from Hometown University
He never attended the University of Florida - but was once a groundskeeper there.
Duran Duran Stopped Simon Le Bon from Becoming an ‘Arsehole’
Singer says he’s “lucky” to be in band, even though they “didn’t start off as friends.”