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
Paul McCartney Says Elvis Is Second-Coolest Person He’s Met
He recalls how the King inspired the concept for ‘Sgt. Pepper’ in 1965.
Why John Curulewski Left Styx
Guitarist and singer's sudden departure just after the release of ‘Equinox’ was less of a surprise to bandmates.
Live Nation President Shares ‘Confidence About Return to Live’
Joe Berchtold predicts minimal social distancing worldwide, and no need to prove COVID vaccination, within six months.
Barry Gibb Says Bee Gees’ ‘Best Times’ Came Before Their Fame
He recalls watching his brothers struggle with “demons” while his wife protected him from similar dangers.
Elton John Says ‘No One Needs’ a New Album From Him
Veteran is enjoying the feeling of not knowing what he’ll do next.
How John Lennon’s Death Caused a Rush on His Final LP
The music industry struggled through devastation to keep up after the former Beatle's tragic death created enormous demand.
Jerry Garcia Collaborator Howard Wales Dead at 77
Keyboardist failed audition for Grateful Dead but leader called him “so incredible.”
Paul McCartney’s Not Bored, But Afraid of Being Boring
He shares never-before-told Beatles anecdote to prove there’s more to tell.
Paul McCartney Doubts the Beatles Would Have Reunited
He says the group consciously “switched off” after their split.
David Lander, Squiggy from ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ Dead at 73
He found fame playing Squiggy alongside David McKean’s Lenny.
What David Bowie Movie ‘Absolute Beginners’ Did for Its Director
Julien Temple calls 1986 flop his “albatross” but has “mixed feelings” over the changes it forced.
How Paul McCartney Became the Beatles’ ‘Instigator’
He believes trend was set with hitchhiking trips before the band formed.