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
How Flea’s First Grammy Became a Garden Shovel
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist's award was turned into plaything by his young daughter.
Anthony Kiedis’ ‘Unique’ Challenge With New Chili Peppers Album
Singer says band needed so many lyrics that he had to use every idea that came to him.
Listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ New Song ‘Poster Child’
Musical memory-lane track appears on 'Unlimited Love,' their reunion album with John Frusciante.
Chili Peppers Avoided Their Songs When John Frusciante Returned
Flea recalls jam that took place 10 years to the day after guitarist quit.
Brian Eno Says NFTs Turn Artists Into ‘Capitalist A–holes’
He says recent technological development is a case of "hustlers looking for suckers."
How Dave Grohl Began Getting Over Kurt Cobain’s Death
Nirvana drummer remembers “huge moment” with hitchhiker that led to Foo Fighters success.
The Real Reason Alice Cooper, Dee Snider Broadway Duet Was Canned
Twisted Sister frontman says manager blocked “Luck Be a Lady” cover.
Maynard James Keenan Was Hospitalized With Second COVID Attack
Tool frontman recounts “ugly” experience while still dealing with effects of first infection.
Dave Grohl Was ‘Branded For Life’ by John Bonham Obsession
Foo Fighters leader recalls tattooing himself with drummer’s emblem after discovering Led Zeppelin in his teens.
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover ‘Mississippi Queen’
The Mountain classic is latest in the pair’s ‘Hannukah Sessions’ series.