Martin Kielty

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.

Robert Plant Feels Like a ‘Voyeur’ Over ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Led Zeppelin icon notes he’s "not in guitar shops being told not to do" the signature track.

Watch Billy Idol Unveil His Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

He reflects on his career and also suggests his story about first hearing "Mony Mony" story isn’t strictly true.

Slash Reveals Truth Behind ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Creation Myth

Late-breaking single eventually became Guns N' Roses' only chart-topping hit.

How Poison Stumbled Into the Best Business Decision

Bret Michaels has always believed that it’s important to “bet on yourself.”

Iman Says David Bowie’s Death Put a Target on Her Head

They married in 1992, long after both had established their our own identity.

Bob Dylan Apologizes for Faked Book Signatures

"Using a machine was an error in judgment and I want to rectify it immediately."

Peter Buck Wouldn’t Go Back to R.E.M. Level of Success

Guitarist says “non-musical stuff” became too distracting and the band quit at the right moment.

The ‘Grown-Up’ Queen Decision That Surprised Brian May

Working on 1989's 'The Miracle' gave the band a new lease of life.

Bruce Springsteen Ditched ‘Entire Record’ of Covers

New LP ‘Only the Strong Survive’ was second attempt to pay tribute to his “masters.”

Peter Frampton Didn’t Know How Much David Bowie Helped Him

Guitarist still regrets releasing “painful” 1977 album ‘I’m In You.’