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
Ozzy Osbourne Tried to Get Jimmy Page on New Album
Chad Smith reveals failed bid to have Led Zeppelin icon contribute to ‘Ordinary Man’ follow-up.
Ex-Black Crowes Drummer Steve Gorman Files Royalties Lawsuit
He claims band has ignored information requests for five years.
Chad Smith Denies Being Scared of ‘Haunted’ Chili Peppers Studio
Drummer refused to move into Hollywood mansion to record 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' with bandmates.
Wolfgang Van Halen Plays ‘Distance’ Solo at Mammoth WVH Trio Show
Mammoth WVH performed as a trio at short notice during double-header tour with Dirty Honey.
K.K. Downing Says Judas Priest Stopped Paying Him Five Years Ago
Guitarist accuses former bandmates of breaking promises.
Pearl Jam Have ‘Recorded Some Songs’ for New Album
Stone Gossard said work is underway in producer Andrew Watt's basement.
Why John Frusciante Had to Quit Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2009
Guitarist says he became "imbalanced mess" exploring the occult, and no one tried to talk him out of the move.
Wolfgang Van Halen Won’t Need Five Years for Next Mammoth WHV LP
He’s "very ready" to complete album in "a couple of months" later in 2022.
The ‘Hysteria’ Song That Made Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Cringe
Guitarist "fumbled" solo on 1987 album, but he's over it.
Alice Cooper Hopes All Big Bands Helped Crews Through COVID
His organization “put money aside” once scale of pandemic began to show.