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
Bruce Dickinson Wants to Sing Iron Maiden ‘Rarities’ on Tour
Singer picks three classic tracks he’d love to perform live.
Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Final Countdown’ COVID Hell
Iron Maiden singer spent early lockdown hearing bad saxophonist playing “world’s worst” cover of Europe classic.
Eric Carr’s Sister Recalls His Final Kiss Video
Cancer-stricken drummer had to wear wig for “God Gave Rock and Roll to You” promo shoot.
INXS’s Tim Farriss Lost ‘More Than a Finger’ in Boat Accident
Guitarist waits for decision in “career-ending injury” case.
Is Deep Purple’s New Album Called ‘Turning to Crime’?
Countdown teaser reaches zero on Oct. 6.
‘You Ain’t the First’ Became Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’
They tracked “You Ain’t the First” after a boozy afternoon, despite producer trying to send them home.
Why Led Zeppelin Finally Approved an Official Documentary
Jimmy Page attends ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ premiere as first trailer is revealed.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Connect Over What They Don’t Know
He says duo have “nothing to lose” ahead of ‘Raise the Roof’ release.
David Crosby Reveals the ‘One Thing’ He Didn’t Do Wrong
Veteran admits he’s “mystified” about his voice lasting so well.
David Bowie Guitarist John Hutchinson Dead
He appeared on first demo of "Space Oddity" and later played on ‘Aladdin Sane’ tour.