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
Geddy Lee Reveals Why Kiss Had to Party in Their Makeup
Rush frontman recalls smoking pot and watching the antics of their tourmates.
Geddy Lee Releases Demo Song About Neil Peart Family Tragedy
Rush frontman wrote “Gone” soon after drummer’s daughter died in car accident.
Music Boss Slams Hypocrite Artists For Not Banning CDs and Vinyl
Producer of 44 chart hits “baffled” that musicians call for action on climate change while their work is sold in physical forms.
Rush’s Alex Lifeson Admits ‘It’s Not In Our D.N.A. to Stop’
Surviving duo touch on possibility of touring again with “one of the great drummers.”
Ace Frehley: My New Album Makes Paul Stanley ‘Look Like an Imbecile’
Former Kiss guitarist says upcoming solo LP proves he’s not the person former bandmates have claimed.
Why You Can’t Stream Van Halen’s Final Album
Wolfgang Van Halen says David Lee Roth is blocking the album's return.
Motley Crue Recorded a Song About Never Being Canceled
Tommy Lee says the band is amazed to have avoided backlash to their infamous behavior, and it makes him want to try harder.
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.
Studio Icon Bob Ludwig Retires With 13 Grammys and 3,000 Credits
He worked with Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Nirvana, Bruce Springsteen and many others over six-decade career.
Could Stevie Wonder Be Set to Release 200 ‘Key of Life’ Songs?
Speculation circulates that unheard material from the ‘70s could appear briefly for copyright protection reasons.
Anthony Kiedis Doesn’t Think He’s a Musician, Says Flea
Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates reduced each other to tears during interview for bassist's podcast series.