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
ABBA Announce ‘The Movie’ Fan Event
Remastered 1977 rockumentary in theatres for two nights to mark band's 50th anniversary.
Def Leppard Came Close to Breaking Up 20 Years Ago
Joe Elliott says members wondered "What are we doing?" before they "woke up" from difficult period.
Christine McVie to Release ‘Songbird’ Album
Fleetwood Mac member discusses new arrangements of old songs and the band's future.
Robert Plant Helped Get Alison Krauss on New Def Leppard Album
Joe Elliott says she couldn’t decide between two songs, so she sang both of them.
Genesis Play Last-Ever Show With Peter Gabriel in Audience
Phil Collins jokes about members needing “real jobs” after Last Domino? tour ends.
Duran Duran May Not Have Formed if Bedroom Studios Had Existed
Bassist John Taylor says all five classic-era members would have worked individually.
Pearl Jam Have ‘Recorded Some Songs’ for New Album
Stone Gossard said work is underway in producer Andrew Watt's basement.
Whitesnake Discussing New Album to Follow Farewell Tour
New bassist Tanya O'Callaghan says David Coverdale won't stop writing music.
Def Leppard’s New Album Features ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Moment
Just like in 1987, ‘Diamond Star Halos' features a last-minute addition, “Kick,” that became a single.
Prince Estate Aims to Shut Down Purple Rain Wine Brand
Makers say Prince's anti-alcohol stance eliminates chance of false association.