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
Why Paul McCartney Uses Teleprompter for Beatles Songs
He sometimes finds himself “on autopilot” during performances of classic tracks.
Elton John Slams Rod Stewart Retirement ‘Lecture’
Old friends’ falling-out extends to pages of John’s new paperback.
‘In the Ghetto’ Songwriter Mac Davis Dead at 78
Singer enjoyed hits with Elvis Presley and on his own.
When the Beatles Overcame Doubts to Release ‘Yesterday’
Paul McCartney was worried that he’d stolen classic track, and his bandmates feared it would look like a split.
‘House of the Rising Sun’ Suits Trump ‘Perfectly’ Says Eric Burdon
Animals singer responds to President using “tale of sin and misery set in a brothel.”
Billy Joel’s Neighbors Want to Ban His Helicopter
Residents of exclusive Long Island community object to aircraft noise.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Gives Queen Highest Chart Position Since 1980
Soundtrack album surges on success of movie.
Watch Foreigner Reunite in Los Angeles: Videos, Set List
The only one missing was original bassist Ed Gagliardi, who died in 2014.
Watch Van Morrison’s ‘Got to Go Where the Love Is’ Lyric Video
Track appears on 40th album 'The Prophet Speaks,' out in December.
Beatles Pinball Could Be Most Expensive Table of All Time
Limited-edition Beatlemania machine to be released in Diamond, Platinum and Gold editions.
Jeff Lynne Says Traveling Wilburys Name Story is ‘Fabrication’
“We’ll bury it in the mix” line was invented, according to ELO leader.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Stars Didn’t Need Doubles for Musical Scenes
Gwilym Lee, who plays Brian May in the Queen biopic, recalls learning lead guitar for role.