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
Why Roger Waters Had to Add ‘The Tide Is Turning’ to ‘Radio KAOS’
Song inspired by Live Aid rounded out depressing concept album.
Sammy Hagar Admits to ‘Goofing Off’ While Writing Van Halen Songs
Singer says he delivered “silly” lyrics because having fun was more important.
Bruce Springsteen Ditched ‘Entire Record’ of Covers
New LP ‘Only the Strong Survive’ was second attempt to pay tribute to his “masters.”
Slash, Lifeson, McCartney Sign On for Ukraine Benefit Auction
Gibson’s Guitars for Peace campaign puts custom instruments played by icons up for auction.
Bruce Springsteen Says Two-Hour Soundchecks are ‘Fun’
The Boss discusses his thoughts about delivering long shows night after night.
When Paul McCartney Discovered Lennon-McCartney ‘Scam’
Jamaican crate-digging excursion yielded surprising discovery.
Brian Johnson’s Taylor Hawkins Set Left Him ‘Jumping for Joy’
Hearing-impaired AC/DC singer told himself "it’s shit or bust" before biggest appearance in years.
John Lennon’s Advice for Jimmy Iovine Before Elton John Session
Fledgling producer was terrified, but Beatles legend told him John was scared, too.
Sammy Hagar Says Wolfgang ‘Is Van Halen’ Now
Singer says he’s still interested in tribute show but accepts "dysfunction" means it may never happen.
When Peter Frampton Stopped Washing to Escape ‘Cute Problem’
He and Steve Marriott were desperate to be taken more seriously despite early success.