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
Ozzy Osbourne Says He’s Not on Anti-Depressants Over Randy Rhoads
Singer previously revealed that he’d been using a “low dose” since guitarist’s death in 1982.
COVID-19 Has Forced Keith Richards into ‘Un-Normal’ Normality
Rolling Stones guitarist reveals he’s turned to gardening during lockdown.
Ozzy Osbourne Recalls the Time He Accidentally Drugged a Vicar
Incident took place when singer went to the pub and came back “a few days later.”
Stone Gossard Could Write 50 Songs a Year for Pearl Jam
But guitarist says frontman Eddie Vedder’s creative process makes it impossible.
How Frank Zappa Created ‘Resentment’ Among Bandmates
‘Bill & Ted’ actor Alex Winter’s new documentary explores eccentric artist’s “contradictions.”
Sammy Hagar Wants to ‘Do Some Shows’ With Wolfgang Van Halen
Singer gives Eddie’s son “full support” for handling recent pressure and not making music that sounds like his dad’s.
How Robert Plant and Prince Shared a Whole Lotta Love
Led Zeppelin singer and the Purple One exchanged warms words - although late legend was less taken with Jimmy Page.
The Van Halen Vault Tape Sammy Hagar ‘Would Love to Hear’ Again
Singer says there are four completed songs from his era - but they’re not the highlight for him.
The Darkness Announce Christmas Livestream Show
British band says London concert will help people “move on” from 2020, as group launches its own beer.
Watch Foo Fighters Watching Their Own History
‘Times Like Those’ documentary shows Dave Grohl’s band marking 25th anniversary by looking back.
Will Van Halen Ever Release a Concert Film With David Lee Roth?
Doubt remains whether “Holy Grail” Oakland show from 1981 is hidden in the vaults.
Paul McCartney Says His List of Unheard Songs Is ‘Too Long’
He notes that John Lennon’s influence is helping out with current troublesome track.