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
P-Funk Keyboardist Unravels Band’s ‘Baffling’ History in New Book
George Clinton hails keyboardist’s “seemingly impossible” achievement in ‘Song Reference.”
How to Join James Hetfield’s Cigar Smoking Club
If you’re up at the front, Metallica frontman might even light you up.
Watch Metallica’s M72 World Tour Debut of ‘Through the Never’
Watch the band tear into one of the Black Album's heaviest songs.
Roger Waters Fires Back Over Nazi-Like Costume Investigation
He accuses German authorities of “bad faith attacks” as cops look in to his Berlin show.
Bob Rock: Motley Crue Sessions Were Easy, New Songs Are Amazing
Producer reports three tracks benefited from Nikki Sixx’s bass lessons.
Ian Anderson Confused by Roger Waters’ Political Outbursts
Jethro Tull leader wonders about Pink Floyd co-founder's methods and reveals he was once a doomsday prepper.
Josh Homme: Should Lynyrd Skynyrd Go On With No Original Members?
He considers dealing with band members' deaths in light of Taylor Hawkins tragedy.
Cream Lyricist Pete Brown Dead at 82
Beat poet was frequently regarded as the pioneering band’s fourth member.
Now You Can Visit Jimmy Page’s ‘Haunted’ Scottish Manor
Notorious Boleskine House, once owned by Led Zeppelin icon, is to open gates for self-guided tours.
Eddie Van Halen Made Gene Simmons Want to Be a Better Person
Kiss member recalls meeting his old friend for the final time.
Bassist John Giblin Dead at 71
Scottish musician's credits include Kate Bush, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Rod Stewart.
Ted Nugent Says ‘You Can’t Cancel Me’ as He Replaces Dropped Show
He laughed off protestors against Alabama gig, calling them "serpents."