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
Prince Estate Aims to Shut Down Purple Rain Wine Brand
Makers say Prince's anti-alcohol stance eliminates chance of false association.
Keith Richards Says Artists Selling Rights Is ‘Sign of Getting Old’
Rolling Stones legend avoids thinking about the end of his career.
Watch Rod Stewart Repairing Road Near His Home
“My Ferrari can’t go through here at all,” he says of potholed surface.
Brian May Says Beatles Need a Biopic Like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Guitarist believes Fab Four should be "woven into people's lives" like Queen.
Could Marvin Gaye Help Save a Species of Monkeys?
Eco-aware singer's music used to persuade endangered Barbary macaques to mate.
Woodstock Promoter Michael Lang Dead at 77
Producer, manager and sculptor passes after short battle with lymphoma.
Tom Petty Given Posthumous Degree from Hometown University
He never attended the University of Florida - but was once a groundskeeper there.
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!"
When Eric Clapton Felt ‘Insulted’ by Eddie Van Halen, Brian May
They hoped Slowhand would enjoy his ’Star Fleet Project’ dedication - but he didn’t.
Elton John Postpones Farewell Tour Dates for Hip Surgery
Yellow Brick Road shows moved from 2021 to 2023.
David Bowie Guitarist John Hutchinson Dead
He appeared on first demo of "Space Oddity" and later played on ‘Aladdin Sane’ tour.
Sebastian Bach Responds to Death of Johnny Solinger
Former Skid Row singer sends condolences, adding that news coverage gave him an “awkward” moment.