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
Jeff Pilson Confirms Foreigner Is Readying New Music
"There will be something coming out," the bassist reports, "and it is good."
Legal Battle Over Prince’s Cloud Guitar is Over
Creator of 'Purple Rain' instrument says he's reached agreement with estate to keep building replicas.
Why Gene Simmons Hates Kiss’ ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’
He's never warmed to his band's gold-selling No. 11 smash hit.
How Absence Made the Police’s Art Go Faster
Drummer Stewart Copeland recalls the only time they recorded a one-take track – and why he wasn’t in the room when it happened.
Tom Petty Believed He Was Playing His Last Tour
Widow recalls her husband’s final days after he’d been told he had emphysema and broken hip.
Stevie Nicks’ 9/11 Diary: ‘A Tragedy Like No One Has Ever Seen’
Fleetwood Mac singer tooks notes as the New York City disaster unfolded around her.
Steve Perry Rules Out Return to Journey
Journey's former singer says they’ll keep going their “separate ways” and that he has more solo songs to record.
Paul Simon Considers His Retirement Options
As farewell tour reaches its end, veteran is excited to “see what stopping does.”
Steve Perry Says There Was No Easy Way to Quit Journey
Former frontman recalls needing to escape from “the love and the adoration” to rediscover himself.
Phil Collins Has One Condition for Genesis Reunion
He’ll only take part if his son Nic becomes their drummer.