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
What Aerosmith Gained From Starting Out in Gangster Territory
Their first manager was reputedly connected to mobsters. Then there was the menacing vet downstairs.
Pretenders Team Up With Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood for ‘I Think About You Daily’
Upcoming album 'Relentless' now pushed back to later in September.
Paul McCartney Admires How John Lennon Dealt With ‘Tragic Life’
Surviving Beatles star says he’s not sure he would have managed so well.
Yes, Eric Stoltz Really Was Almost in ‘Back to the Future’
They'd already filmed several scenes when he was replaced by Michael J. Fox.
When Topless Iggy Pop Ate Steak With His Hands in Top Restaurant
Josh Homme says moment in Beverly Hills gourmet spot was just punk icon "elegantly being himself."
How Steve Lukather Learned to Love Spotify
Toto guitarist was suspicious until he managed to cut a "much better deal" than a standard album contract.
Turtles’ Mark Volman Reveals Dementia Diagnosis
He'll tour for as long he can before debilitating disease takes over: "I want people to connect with me."
Dee Snider Explains Why Rock Stars Are Selling Their Catalogs
Twisted Sister leader cut a deal in 2015: “It’s math!”
Queensryche Surprised by Fake Digital EP Release
Band denies knowledge of five versions of "Silent Lucidity" appearing on official Spotify account.
When Steven Tyler Messed Up Burger Joint Where Joe Perry Worked
Aerosmith guitarist recalls the time before he’d been introduced to future bandmate.