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 Earl Slick Nearly Derailed His First John Lennon Session
Guitarist thought he'd get himself fired from 'Double Fantasy' project.
Did Earl Slick Have to Blow Up a Car for David Bowie Reunion?
Guitarist recalls strange working relationship with his late boss.
Everyone Except Josh Freese Knew He Would Join Foo Fighters
Even drummer’s wife knew why Dave Grohl was calling - but Guns N’ Roses and Nine Inch Nails ex still didn’t expect it.
Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Ends, Inductees to Be Announced on Live TV
Peter Frampton, Foreigner and Ozzy Osbourne were high on the fan vote leaderboard.
Kiss Could Have ‘Dressed to Kill’ New York Street Renamed in Its Honor
Public meeting will discuss changing the name of the location where the band's album cover was shot.
How a ‘Throwaway Riff’ Became One of Rock’s Most-Covered Songs
"I used to hate playing that one," said the song's author.
Dream Theater Laugh About Selling Tissues at Nervous Reunion Show
They admit they need to get it right despite the emotion of performing with Mike Portnoy for the first time in 14 years.
Twisted Sister Reunion Offers Soon Unrefusable, Says Dee Snider
Singer admits the band has started “very general discussions” on “personal trainers, diets, hair extensions.”
Gene Simmons Says Kiss Rights Sale Wasn’t About Money
He maintains the band wasn't looking for the $300 million deal they cut.
Pearl Jam, Jon Bon Jovi Say AI Is ‘Assault on Human Creativity’
Two hundred artists sign strongly worded letter calling on developers to stop using tech to “infringe upon and devalue rights.”
Scorpions Originally Planned to ‘F— You Like a Hurricane’
Herman Rarebell’s suggestion was his take on Foreigner and Aerosmith ideas, and he insists it would be regarded as tame now.
Why James Hetfield Loves Smoking Cigars in No Smoking Areas
Metallica frontman believes social experience outweighs health risks, and says he opens his home to a “cigar fellowship” while he’s away.