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
When William Shatner Told ‘Star Trek’ Fans to ‘Get a Life’
'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.
Eight Dead in Houston Music Festival Crowd Surge
Hundreds injured at Astroworld event in Texas.
Small Venues Still at Risk as COVID Cash Fails to Arrive
“Not a single penny” released five months after Save Our Stages bill was passed.
$18 Concert Tickets Cost $1,000 for Unvaccinated Fans
Florida promoter enacts “no-vax tax” to “get the fence-sitters off the fence” over COVID-19.
‘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.
David Lander, Squiggy from ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ Dead at 73
He found fame playing Squiggy alongside David McKean’s Lenny.
Tom Petty’s Family Hits Donald Trump With Cease and Desist Notice
President did not have family's permission to use “I Won’t Back Down” at campaign rally.
Joan Jett Says #MeToo Impact Hasn’t Hit Music Yet
She argues change is on the way, and discusses her Runaways background.