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
See Tommy Lee in Trailer for New Horror Movie ‘The Retaliators’
Motley Crue drummer is one of several rock stars making appearances in 2021 release.
Matt Sorum Recalls Recording Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’
They tracked “You Ain’t the First” after a boozy afternoon, despite producer trying to send them home.
Paul McCartney Helps Vinyl to Best Sales Week In Modern Era
LPs have outsold compact discs on four separate weeks since September – the first time that's happened since 1986.
Matt Sorum Credits Lars Ulrich for Getting Him Guns N’ Roses Gig
He marks 31 years of friendship with Metallica drummer.
Journey ‘Don’t Stop Believin” Spoof Makes U.K.’s Christmas No.1
Charity activist LadBaby matches Beatles’ record with three-in-a-row seasonal chart-toppers.
Sammy Hagar: Van Halen Tour Would Have Been Double-Frontman Show
Singer confirms trek would have featured both him and David Lee Roth, allowing them to play "[all] the Van Halen hits"
When Van Halen Told Bettencourt to Stop Playing ‘Silly Stuff’
Moment during first meeting proved to Extreme guitarist that his hero knew who he was.
Graham Nash Gave $800K of Archive Material to Neil Young for Free
He knew how much he’d earned from colleague’s talent, so handed over lyric sheets “with a good heart.”
David Bowie’s Son Finds Christmas Present From Dad Years Later
Scarf worn by star for introduction to TV special ‘The Snowman’ was intended as gift for Duncan Jones.
Top 10 Mountain Songs
The best moments from a band that missed mainstream appreciation but influenced an incredible range of other musicians.
Metallica Have Forgotten First Meeting With Kirk Hammett
Guitarist says James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember backstage moment in 1982.
Paul McCartney Names His Favorite Beatles Song
He says “comedy record” is his top choice, as he praises new Foo Fighters track.