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
Pop Producer Andrew Watt’s Mission to Bring Back Rock ’n’ Roll
Six years ago his band with Glenn Hughes fell apart, but the man behind Ozzy Osbourne’s comeback said he’d be heard from again.
25 Years Ago: ’12 Monkeys’ Predicts the Pandemic
Terry Gilliam’s complex sci-fi hit turned out to be a warning from movie history.
‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ Nearly Didn’t Make ‘The Sopranos’ Finale
Showrunner David Chase chose Journey classic from shortlist because his crew told him not to.
How ‘Wayne’s World’ Was a Victory for Freddie Mercury After He Died
Brian May thanks Mike Myers for helping Queen “get America back” with celebrated “Bohemian Rhapsody” scene.
David Lander, Squiggy from ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ Dead at 73
He found fame playing Squiggy alongside David McKean’s Lenny.
Listen to Joan Jett, Billy Idol Guest on Miley Cyrus’ New Album
Rock icons’ collaborations appear on her record ‘Plastic Hearts.’
Watch Paul McCartney’s Restored ‘Rupert and the Frog Song’ Movie
Director Geoff Dunbar explains what made 13-minute kids’ short so successful in 1984.
Miley Cyrus Revisits ‘Edge of Seventeen’ With Stevie Nicks
Listen to “Edge of Midnight” remix featuring more of Nicks' 1981 classic.
How Darrell Hammond’s Sean Connery Became Unlikely ‘SNL’ Success
Comedian says foul-mouthed impersonation of late actor was the “most popular thing” of his career.
Can Elvira Save Halloween Again?
Cassandra Peterson recalls helping make the holiday sexy as Mistress of the Dark, and hopes to help in COVID era.
‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter William Blinn Dead at 83
Emmy winner also created ‘Starsky & Hutch’ and worked on ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Fame’.
Beatles and James Bond Actress Margaret Nolan Dead at 76
She appeared in ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ and ‘Goldfinger’ the same year.