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
Twisted Sister Reunion Offers Soon Unrefusable, Says Dee Snider
Singer admits the band has started “very general discussions” on “personal trainers, diets, hair extensions.”
Gene Simmons Says Kiss Rights Sale Wasn’t About Money
He maintains the band wasn't looking for the $300 million deal they cut.
Pearl Jam, Jon Bon Jovi Say AI Is ‘Assault on Human Creativity’
Two hundred artists sign strongly worded letter calling on developers to stop using tech to “infringe upon and devalue rights.”
Scorpions Originally Planned to ‘F— You Like a Hurricane’
Herman Rarebell’s suggestion was his take on Foreigner and Aerosmith ideas, and he insists it would be regarded as tame now.
Why James Hetfield Loves Smoking Cigars in No Smoking Areas
Metallica frontman believes social experience outweighs health risks, and says he opens his home to a “cigar fellowship” while he’s away.
Black Crowes Finally Add Their Own Songs to ‘Live at the Greek’
Jimmy Page collaboration was subject to contract issues in the past – but that’s about to change.
50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He Predicted
Arthur Crudup was paid only a few thousand dollars in his lifetime and gave up pursuing fairness before he died.
When Ace Frehley Was Too Nervous to Stand Up in the Studio
'Alive!' producer Eddie Kramer recalled how he got the best out of Kiss guitarist he was certain would become a star.
How Bon Jovi Finally Unleashed Their Secret Weapon
Jon Bon Jovi tells UCR about the lineup change that turned his group into "a truly great live band."
Why Eagles Fired Their Producer to Complete ‘On the Border’
The band abandoned three months of work on what would be their third album.