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 Do Fans Love ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ but Hate Dio Hologram?
Former Judas Priest singer Tim "Ripper" Owens compared watching Freddie Mercury biopic to seeing projection of Ronnie James Dio onstage.
How Hit Single ‘Love Bites’ Scared Def Leppard
Phil Collen recalls concerns that they didn’t know how to play their only No.1 single live.
How Freddie Mercury’s Loved Ones Share ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Income
Disposal details of Queen icon’s will means sister Kashmira Bulsara and best friend Mary Austin receive millions.
That Time Michael McDonald Thought He’d Doomed the Doobie Brothers
A friend’s frank criticism of 1978 album ‘Minute by Minute’ sent singer into spiral of self-doubt.
Kurt Cobain Envied Dave Grohl’s Singing Voice, Says Nirvana Manager
Danny Goldberg recalls frontman’s “sweet” and “competitive” sides as he publishes new book.
Vince Neil Never Apologized for Having Sex With A&R Man’s Girlfriend
Tom Zutaut says he only heard of incident seen in ‘The Dirt’ movie when book was written.
Watch the New Ronnie James Dio Hologram
Projection of late icon will make U.S. debut in June.
Motley Crue Music Sales Shoot Up on Back of ‘The Dirt’ Movie
Soundtrack and compilation albums move toward top of charts while 2001 book returns to No.1.
Sex Pistols Reported to Feature in New Biopic
Success of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ encourages filmmaker who’s working on story about Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood.
Watch Alan Parsons’ New Video for ‘I Can’t Get There From Here’
Song appears on ‘The Secret,’ his first album in 15 years.