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
David Bowie’s Posthumous Gift to ‘Moonage Daydream’ Filmmaker
Late artist changed director Brett Morgen's life path after massive heart attack.
Joe Elliott Still Remembers When His Family Got a Color TV
Def Leppard singer says his low-wage upbringing helped keep him grounded when stardom came.
Rush Banned From Using Beer Slogan for Their Brew
Geddy Lee reveals hitch in ale production as he looks back at band's life and times.
Queen, Elton John, Duran Duran Play Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Show
Brian May hints at plans to outdo his moment on Buckingham Palace roof in 2002.
Kirk Hammett ‘Got Brain Back’ When He Stopped Drinking
Metallica guitarist says he reached maturity in past decade and doesn't feel as old as 59.
Robert Plant Claims Classic Pose Came From Fear of Missing Notes
Led Zeppelin singer jokes he leaned away from microphone in case his singing was "not very good."
Kirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy Dispute
Metallica guitarist says he only recently began exploring prog, but delay had nothing to do with earlier controversy.
Geezer Butler Says Rick Rubin’s Studio Approach Was ‘Ridiculous’
Bassist still bemused over collaboration on Black Sabbath's final album.
Jason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With Metallica
Bassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.
Roger Daltrey Admits the Who Were ‘Too F—-ing Loud’
Singer says his hearing aids are a "penalty" for band's heyday behavior.
Scott Weiland’s Son Determined to ‘Do Better’ After Drugs Battle
Noah Weiland returns to music after experience that helped him understand his late dad better.
Robert Plant Says He’s Now the Guy on ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Cover
Singer jokes about off-grid living as he recalls 1970 trip to Bron-Yr-Aur Cottage with Jimmy Page.