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
Sly Stone Says He Only Quit Drugs After Four Final Warnings
He insists his reputation for being unreliable on tour “wasn’t fair.”
Joe Perry on Hearing Van Halen: ‘We’re Not Ready for the ’80s’
Younger band triggered his departure from Aerosmith in search of new musical ideas.
King Buzzo Slams ‘Disgusting’ Kurt Cobain Firing Claims
Suggestion that Nirvana frontman left Melvins' 'Houdini' album because they wanted him to write songs is false, says bandleader.
Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Rider Stars Seafood and Soup — but No Budweiser
Details of 37-page document surface after the Boss postpones remainder of 2023 tour.
Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap Moment
Bassist says stage techs at Freddie Mercury tribute thought band's real-life sound problem was part of their performance.
Mick Jagger Considers Donating $500 Million Fortune to Charities
Business-savvy Rolling Stones singer says his kids won’t need his cash once he’s gone.
Vernon Reid’s Crusade to Win Followers for Ignored Guitar Legends
Living Colour co-founder acts over "unacceptable" follower counts of Robin Trower, Robert Cray and others.
How to Help Denny Laine Play Guitar Again
Moody Blues and Wings veteran's wife asks for $100,000 to assist with his recovery from critical illness.
Why Keith Richards Doesn’t Like Pop Music and Especially Rap
Rolling Stones co-founder doesn't care to “hear people yelling at me and telling me it’s music."
When Waddy Wachtel Had to Tell Mick Jagger He Was Doing It Wrong
Session great sat in on sessions for the Rolling Stones' 'Bridges to Babylon.'