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 Kiss’ First Farewell Tour Wasn’t Really Goodbye
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons aimed to put the band to bed 18 years before announcing their "End of the Road" trip.
Ticketmaster Running Its Own Scalping Scheme
Company accused of running TradeDesk platform to profit from selling tickets twice.
Metallica Announce Acoustic Show for Their Non-Profit Foundation
San Francisco concert takes place in November to support All Within My Hands project.
How Kitchen Comment Turned Sharon Osbourne Into Ozzy’s Manager
She recalls moment she grew into role of protecting singer’s interests.
Steve Perry’s First Journey Song Was About Him, but He Didn’t Know
Singer recalls writing “Patiently” in hotel room with Neal Schon hours after he’d met the band that would change his life.
Watch Flea’s 13-Minute Bass and Trumpet Solo
Red Hot Chili Pepper performs for climate change organization in San Francisco.
K.K. Downing Knows Why He Wasn’t Asked to Rejoin Judas Priest
Former guitarist blamed “angrier” resignation letter that followed his original quit notice.
Mark Knopfler Announces New Album, ‘Down the Road Wherever’
Dire Straits leader’s ninth solo LP arrives in November.
Mike Campbell Predicts Heartbreakers Will Return
Guitarist looks forward to 'Wildflowers' tribute show with guest singers.