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’s Ant-Snorting Scene in ‘The Dirt’ ‘Didn’t Happen,’ Says Jake E. Lee
Guitarist recalls being present during face-off between Black Sabbath icon and Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx.
Why Pete Townshend Made Tommy Into a ‘Pinball Wizard’
Who guitarist explains truth behind story of why song was added to 1969 rock opera.
Sammy Hagar Respects Robert Plant’s Refusal of Led Zeppelin Tour
The Circle frontman hails “first-class” behavior, and argues Jason Bonham is as good a drummer as John Bonham.
Jason Bonham Says Jimmy Page Gave Him Cocaine When He Was 16
Drummer says he spent too long thinking it was complimentary when people said he consumed drugs like his dad.
Sammy Hagar Creates New Tequila
Singer presents Santo Fino Blanco, made in partnership with TV chef Guy Fieri.
‘Dislodged’ Metal Rods Forced Ozzy Osbourne’s Tour Postponement
Wife Sharon says singer "feels terrible" about canceling more farewell tour dates after suffering a fall.
Guns N’ Roses to ‘Focus’ on New Album After October Tour
Slash outlines reunion lineup’s plans for 2019 and admits he’s still an “insecure guitar player.”
‘Rocketman’ Director Dexter Fletcher’s Last Job? Saving ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
When Bryan Singer was fired from Queen biopic, producers turned to man they’d dismissed years earlier to finish the job.
That Time Michael McDonald Thought He’d Doomed the Doobie Brothers
A friend’s frank criticism of 1978 album ‘Minute by Minute’ sent singer into spiral of self-doubt.
Joe Elliott Calls Def Leppard Biopic ‘Biggest Pile of S— Ever Made’
Frontman fears no one will want to make a good movie about his band after panned 2001 production.