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 Bob Dylan Refused to Let Aggressive Hecklers Ruin His Show
Pianist Alan Pasqua recalls rowdy crowd in Germany during ‘Street Legal’ era.
Pamela Anderson Felt ‘Run Over’ by ‘Pam and Tommy’ Miniseries
She says she didn’t know about show until it was being advertised for broadcast.
Watch New Unseen Clips of Tom Petty’s Fillmore Residency
Twelve-minute video also shows members discussing iconic 1997 concerts.
Kansas Wants Wrestling Team to ‘Carry On’ Using Their Music
"We call that job security," says Ronnie Platt of the Elite entering to the band's 1976 hit.
Why Lou Gramm Refused Payment for Bryan Adams Backing Vocals
But rising Canadian star gave him credits on ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ album anyway, Foreigner vocalist recalled.
Why Paul Stanley Rejected Bandit Makeup After a Month
Kiss co-founder wore different mask three times before returning to his definitive Starchild look.
Why Queen Was Never Happy With Their Debut Album
Brian May recalls studio disagreements that resulted in unnecessary complications.
Led Zeppelin Made Queen Fear They Had ‘Missed the Boat’
Brian May explains the deep influence Jimmy Page's band had on his group.
How Stevie Nicks Almost Died Filming a Video for ‘Stand Back’
As they entered the MTV era, artists were ignorant of the old TV adage about never working with animals.
Why Freddie Mercury Kept Buying Paintings in His Final Days
Mainstay of British rock industry recalls his time with Queen icon, the Beatles and Rolling Stones.