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
Original Tom Petty Drummer Nearly Refused Mike Campbell’s Reunion Offer
Stan Lynch is currently on the road with Campbell's Dirty Knobs.
Why Charlie Watts Was Last to Join Rolling Stones End-of-Show Bow
Mick Jagger recalls late drummer's obsession with neatness.
Dee Snider Thinks He’s Played His Last Show
Twisted Sister frontman offered his thoughts on bands that retire only to reunite a few years later.
Rush Banned From Using Beer Slogan for Their Brew
Geddy Lee reveals hitch in ale production as he looks back at band's life and times.
Gene Simmons Will Be ‘Crying Like Baby’ During Final Kiss Song
Bassist insists there will be no new album to follow End of the Road tour.
Alex Lifeson’s Emotional Farewell to Guitar Collection
Rush icon reveals he kissed each instrument goodbye before charity auction — and even spoke to one.
Robert Plant Claims Classic Pose Came From Fear of Missing Notes
Led Zeppelin singer jokes he leaned away from microphone in case his singing was "not very good."
Ratt Couldn’t Agree Over ‘Lucrative’ Classic Lineup Reunion
Stephen Pearcy wanted it to happen, but he's comfortable that "it's not gonna fly."
Jason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With Metallica
Bassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.
The Tubes’ Re Styles Dead at 72
Costume designer, dancer and singer fronted band for 1979 hit “Prime Time.”
Jason Newsted Considers Quitting Interviews Over Van Halen Quotes
Former Metallica bassist “really, really not happy” after press chat didn’t go to plan.
How RHCP’s Flea Learned to Love His Relationship With Chad Smith
Bassist used to feel "weird" that he barely spoke to his bandmate.