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
Ronnie Wood Recalls Giving Up Drinking and Drugs
Watch Rolling Stone discuss his “brave move” in 2009 — and why it worked this time.
How Bon Scott’s Drug Bust Changed His Life
Future AC/DC frontman was in a bubblegum pop group when cops arrested them for weed possession in 1969.
When Joe Walsh Stole Ted Nugent’s Drummer
Joe Vitale recalls Nugent being "really sweet" about future Eagle recruiting him for Barnstorm.
Uriah Heep and Ozzy Osbourne Drummer Lee Kerslake Dead at 73
Drummer with Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne and others, died after a battle with cancer.
Jimi Hendrix: 50 Quotes For 50 Years
A look back at some of the icon’s most memorable comments on life, love and music.
Van Morrison Will Release 3 Lockdown Protest Songs
He says authorities are “making up crooked facts” to “enslave” the population.
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Has a New Addiction: Online Shopping
Singer says he sometimes doesn't know what he ordered until it arrives.
Ozzy Osbourne ‘More Than Shocked’ by ‘Suicide Solution’ Lawsuit
Singer recalls being swamped by media at airport and not knowing why in 1986.
How the Eagles Split Affected Drummer Joe Vitale
Joe Walsh’s sideman recalls his only tour with iconic band before its 1980 collapse.
Micky Dolenz Recalls Nearly Becoming the Fonz
Monkees star is glad Henry Winkler won timeless TV role after ‘Happy Days’ creator chose between them.