Martin Kielty

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.

Ritchie Blackmore’s Career on Hold After Heart Attack

Candice Night says guitarist has six stents after health alert in 2023.

How Steve Jones Stole Ziggy and Spiders Gear From Their Stage

Sex Pistols guitarist later owned up to David Bowie and Woody Woodmansey after raid the night before their final show.

Beatles Four-Part Biopic: Release Dates and Cast Photo Revealed

Director Sam Mendes hints at first bingeable theater experience and vows there’s more to tell about Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr.

John 5’s Failed First Attempt to Get Gene Simmons’ Autograph

Motley Crue guitarist recalls spending five hours on the hunt for Kiss star, then reacting to having been ignored.

Tommy Shaw Says He Spends More on Birdseed Than He Did on Cocaine

He discusses avian inspiration behind upcoming Styx album 'Circling From Above.'

Twisted Sister, Whitesnake Video Director Marty Callner Dead at 78

He also shot career-changing music videos for Aerosmith, Heart and Cher.

How Rush’s Alex Lifeson Transformed His Health After 2023 Surgery

Rush guitarist has sworn off alcohol and cigarettes and lost nearly 40 pounds.

Bruce Dickinson: I’ll Quit Iron Maiden Before Using Backing Tapes

Singer says his band needs to be completely real as 50th anniversary tour looms.

Mike Campbell Knows He Couldn’t Have Saved Tom Petty

“Tom made his own decisions about what he wanted," explains the Heartbreakers guitarist.

Joe Walsh Mourns Death of His ‘Enforcer’ and Road Manager

Eagles icon dedicates Las Vegas Sphere show to Richard “Smokey” Wendell, who helped him clean up.