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
How Axl Rose’s 2002 No-Show Sparked a Guns N’ Roses Fan Riot
Arena management made the decision to call off their performance before the doors even opened.
Motley Crue Recorded a Song About Never Being Canceled
Tommy Lee says the band is amazed to have avoided backlash to their infamous behavior, and it makes him want to try harder.
Wolfgang Van Halen Marries to Song Eddie Wrote for Him
Mom Valerie Bertinelli says she feels "sense of peace" as her son weds Andraia Allsop after eight years together.
Kiss Sued Over COVID Death of Veteran Guitar Tech
Family of Fran Stueber alleges he was abandoned in hotel room amid slack health security procedures on tour.
Roger Waters Claims Bob Ezrin Lied About ‘Comfortably Numb’ Solo
Former Pink Floyd leader says David Gilmour's second section wasn’t a first take, as 'The Wall' co-producer reported.
Ozzy Osbourne Says He’ll Refuse Any Future Surgery
He doesn't care if final scheduled procedure doesn't work because he "can’t do it anymore."
Simmons Speechless Over Criss and Frehley’s Kiss Reunion Refusals
Bassist doesn't know what to say about former bandmates' positions as final show looms.
Why Flea Wants to Remake Red Hot Chili Peppers’ First Album
Bassist says he can't talk bandmates into addressing his regrets.
Anthony Kiedis Doesn’t Think He’s a Musician, Says Flea
Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates reduced each other to tears during interview for bassist's podcast series.
What Steve Vai Told John Frusciante About Bad Early Guitar Lesson
Future Red Hot Chili Peppers member was devastated by the only tutorial he ever sat through.
Mick Mars Wants to Be Lost in the Bermuda Triangle When He Dies
Embattled Motley Crue guitarist outlined posthumous wishes in new interview.
Mick Mars Outlines Solo Album ‘Another Side of Mars’
One song appears to be about his feud with former Motley Crue colleagues.