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
Paul Stanley Details Risk of Fame Being Disappointing
Kiss frontman says he’s fortunate that stardom didn’t change him, because it doesn’t always change people for the better.
How Slash Finally Got Off Drugs in 2005
Guns N’ Roses guitarist says return to substance abuse during Velvet Revolver era was “my own fault.”
Ozzy Osbourne’s Ant-Snorting Scene in ‘The Dirt’ ‘Didn’t Happen,’ Says Jake E. Lee
Guitarist recalls being present during face-off between Black Sabbath icon and Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx.
Why Do Fans Love ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ but Hate Dio Hologram?
Former Judas Priest singer Tim "Ripper" Owens compared watching Freddie Mercury biopic to seeing projection of Ronnie James Dio onstage.
How Keith Richards’ Side Project Helped Him Appreciate Mick Jagger More
Rolling Stones guitarist recalls surprise effect of X-Pensive Winos project.
Sammy Hagar Respects Robert Plant’s Refusal of Led Zeppelin Tour
The Circle frontman hails “first-class” behavior, and argues Jason Bonham is as good a drummer as John Bonham.
Sammy Hagar Creates New Tequila
Singer presents Santo Fino Blanco, made in partnership with TV chef Guy Fieri.
‘Dislodged’ Metal Rods Forced Ozzy Osbourne’s Tour Postponement
Wife Sharon says singer "feels terrible" about canceling more farewell tour dates after suffering a fall.
‘Rocketman’ Director Dexter Fletcher’s Last Job? Saving ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
When Bryan Singer was fired from Queen biopic, producers turned to man they’d dismissed years earlier to finish the job.
George Harrison’s Angry Message to Richard Nixon Revealed
John Lennon wasn’t the only Beatle to battle with U.S. President.