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
Neil Young ‘Already Planning’ Follow-Up to New LP ‘Barn’
He explains why he keeps writing songs while many of his peers have stopped.
Lindsey Buckingham’s ‘Trade-off’ After Leaving Fleetwood Mac
Lesson learned from ‘Rumours’ era helped him adjust following dismissal.
Paul McCartney’s Brother Could Have Split the Beatles
Younger sibling Mike says “fortuitous” injury avoided Fab Four ending up like Oasis.
Beatles’ Movie Director Risked Deportation for Film’s Ending
Cop who ended 1969 rooftop concert says Michael Lindsay-Hogg had “lucky escape” over his immigration status.
Why David Coverdale Thought He Was Done as He Wrote ‘Here I Go Again’
Whitesnake leader regards recent return to charts as “nice parting gift” from Tawny Kitaen.
Cop Who Ended Beatles’ Final Show Still Happy With His Conduct
As the performance ended, Ringo Starr joked, "Don't put the handcuffs on me!"
Rod Stewart Had to Be Locked in Hotel Room Until He Wrote Songs
He says “there was too much shagging and drinking to do” in his Faces era.
Lindsey Buckingham Settles Accidental Plagiarism Issue
Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist released “Swan Song” 20 years after writers gave him the demo.
Paul Simon Felt ‘Fine’ About Ending His Album Career
He says decision came with “literally a click” when he completed 2016 album ‘Stranger to Stranger.’
Richie Sambora Says His Job in Bon Jovi Was to ‘Shut the F— up’
Guitarist looked back on his time in the band during a conversation with Nile Rodgers.
ABBA Might Not Be Over, Says Anni-Frid Lyngstad
She's taking a “never say never” approach, despite what bandmate Benny Andersson said.
Why Paul McCartney Never Told John Lennon ‘I Love You’
He didn't express his feelings until writing "Here Today," shortly after his former Beatles bandmate died.