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 the Byrds Reunited for Roy Orbison, Complete With Bob Dylan
Appearance from 1990 came after Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby lost court battle for band name.
Neil Young Planning Crazy Horse ‘Barn Tour’
He recently told fans “don’t expect anything” in terms of shows.
Ozzy Osbourne Recalls Cocaine Trip With Lemmy Kilmister
Shows with Motorhead were canceled after the pair indulged for a week.
James Taylor Recalls Giving Opiates to John Lennon
He recalls signing with Apple Records during heroin addiction and being a "bad influence" on the band.
How John Oates Escaped the Trap of Rock Star Excess
Hall & Oates star recalls how he escaped trappings of excess to focus on making music.
55 Years Ago: The Beatles Start Shooting ‘Help!’
Second movie work began as Fab Four began to realize how desperate they were for a new direction.
David Crosby, Joe Walsh Show to Mark Kent State Shootings Anniversary
May performance to include Barnstorm reunion.
The Doors’ Robby Krieger Announces ‘The Ritual Begins at Sundown’ Album
Listen to “The Drift” from April LP ‘The Ritual Begins at Sundown.”
Watch Rod Stewart Reunite With Surviving Faces
Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones help deliver “Stay With Me” at Brit Awards.
How Ozzy Osbourne Accidentally Called the Cops on Himself
Story of trying to snort a large bowl of cocaine as officers approached Bel Air house inspired new song “It’s a Raid.”
David Lee Roth Shrugs Off Voice Criticisms
Singer says he’s “never had any delusions” about his vocal abilities.
Listen to Ozzy Osbourne’s New Album ‘Ordinary Man’ in Full
Twelfth LP released after worst year of his life.