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
35 Years Ago: James Bond Hits Midlife Crisis in ’A View to a Kill’
Roger Moore was old, too old, when he made his final appearance as 007 in 1985.
Listen to Eric Clapton’s Unreleased Duet With B.B. King
“Rollin’ and Tumblin’” is one of two tracks added to ‘Riding With the King’ for reissue.
Hear Tommy Shaw Cover Led Zeppelin’s ‘Going to California’
Styx frontman says archive track found “new purpose” during coronavirus lockdown.
Roger Daltrey Refuses COVID-19 Advice to Lock Himself Indoors
The Who singer says people “can’t wrap ourselves in cotton wool” despite being in a high-risk demographic.
Dave Grohl’s ‘Mortifying’ Experience of ‘Times Like These’ Cover
Foo Fighters leader got it wrong when asked to contribute to COVID-19 fundraising single.
First ‘Fan Pod’ Concert Goes Ahead in the U.S.: Pictures, Videos
COVID-19 social-distancing rules in force at Arkansas venue for Travis McCready show.
‘Fan Pod’ COVID-19 Concert Promoter Ordered to Call It Off
Arkansas governor issues cease-and-desist order to venue boss, who leaves tickets on sale.
The Song That Kept David Lee Roth in Van Halen
Producer Ted Templeman wanted to fire singer after second show he saw but eventually became impressed by his talent.
What Bret Michaels Did and Didn’t Do With Stevie Nicks
Poison singer discusses rumors about the time he spent with Fleetwood Mac icon as they wrote “Love’s a Hard Game to Play.”
Angry Bryan Adams Tells Whoever Caused COVID-19 to ‘Go Vegan’
Singer lashes out at “greedy bastards” involved in transfer of virus from animals to humans.