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
When Phil Collins Went Straight-Faced for ‘ … But Seriously’
He took advantage of five-year gap since previous album to tread new ground with massive results.
Born to Walk: Bruce Springsteen on Turning 70
Boss has learned to slow down but he’s still enjoying five-year creative high and still loves 1975 album ‘Born to Run.'
50 Years Ago: ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ Takes First Flight
Groundbreaking British TV show took five years to land in the U.S.
Debbie Harry Wonders If She Should Have Kept Quiet About Rape
Blondie singer says response to her telling of incident has made her reconsider.
How ‘Rocketman’ Music Came Together at Abbey Road
The Elton John movie’s music director Giles Martin explains how studio played big role in soundtrack’s success.
Rick Springfield Says ‘Jessie’s Girl’ Started as ‘Gary’s Girl’
He discusses origin of classic song in new episode of ‘Mixtape’ TV series.
Would Freddie Mercury Have Liked Adam Lambert?
Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor have both told young singer that late icon would “get a kick” out of him.
Eddie Money Renewed Marriage Vows Months Before He Died
Singer and wife had church ceremony 30 years after eloping.
Rod Stewart Announces Orchestral Album ‘You’re in My Heart’
LP features new versions of classic tracks along with brand new song “Stop Loving Her Today.”
Rod Stewart Reveals Victorious Cancer Battle
Singer says he got all-clear after two years because illness was caught early.
Listen to Alice Cooper Covering Bob Seger’s ‘East Side Story’
Track appears on shock rock icon’s Detroit-themed ‘Breadcrumbs’ EP.
Listen to Clip of Joan Jett’s New NFL Theme
New take of “I Hate Myself for Loving You” to open broadcasts for upcoming season.