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
Beatles Letter About Firing Pete Best Goes to Auction
Document from 1962, signed by manager Brian Epstein, offers “sincere wishes” for drummer’s future.
Fleetwood Mac Got Caught Between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
Two-decade veteran Brett Tuggle believes he was dropped from band because he was "Lindsey's guy."
Elton John Settles $3.9 Million Legal Dispute With Ex-Wife
Renata Blauel had said her appearance in his memoir and ‘Rocketman’ biopic breached a deal.
Pete Townshend Turned Down Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Invite
The Who guitarist recommended Eddie Van Halen, who played solo on groundbreaking hit single.
Rod Stewart Feared Being Called ‘Fake’ at First U.S. Concert
Singer hid behind Grateful Dead’s amp wall when the Jeff Beck Group played Fillmore East in 1968.
John Lennon: 80 Quotes for 80 Years
A selection of things Beatles icon had to say about himself, music, fame, peace, love and life.
Paul McCartney: John Lennon and I Rescued Each Other
Macca reflects on the chance he would have become a teacher if he didn't become a Beatle.
Watch Mick Fleetwood Replicate Viral ‘Dreams’ Skateboard Video
Drummer skates and drinks fruit juice and says TikTok star Nathan Apodaca “had it right.”
Stevie Nicks Wrote to Lindsey Buckingham After His Heart Attack
She says split with Fleetwood Mac bandmate was “long time coming” after moment that “broke the camel’s back.”
How Elton John Made John Lennon ‘Physically Sick’
Beatle was “terrified” after losing a bet that led to a stage appearance in 1974.