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
Why Bob Ezrin Hid ‘The Wall’ Tapes From Pink Floyd’s Record Label
Studio icon managed to help band create “really great stuff” even though it was on the verge of breaking up.
Was Elton John’s Mom Really That Cold?
How real-life reports of parent-son relationship compare to the depiction in new movie ‘Rocketman.’
See Stills From Martin Scorsese’s New Bob Dylan Documentary
“Alchemic” film exploring 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour arrives on Netflix in June.
Was Elton John’s Dad Really So Bad?
‘Rocketman’ portrays Stanley Dwight as a distant, uninvolved parent, but family members recall a different man.
David Lee Roth Aims for New Las Vegas Residency
Van Halen singer believes he can please wide-ranging audiences as “the patron saint of midnight.”
ZZ Top to Open ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ Musical in 2020
Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard are executive producers on “outrageous, bawdy” jukebox show.
How Bruce Springsteen Saved Asbury Park Documentary
Director feared his project would collapse after the Boss’ management declined involvement.
David Byrne Announces ‘American Utopia’ Broadway Run
Acclaimed show opens in October with “extra elements and nuance.”
Listen to New Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Song ‘The Storm’
Ronnie Romero fronts “rocked-up remake” of Blackmore’s Night track “Fires at Midnight.”
Guns N’ Roses Waited for Izzy Stradlin at Rehearsals Every Day
Duff McKagan says reunion lineup kept amps ready for guitarist during three months of tour preparation.