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
40 Years Ago: Prince Messes With Dick Clark on ‘American Bandstand’
One-way interview remained one of veteran presenter’s most difficult TV moments.
‘Purple Rain’ Added to Library of Congress National Film Registry
1984 movie among 25 titles selected for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”
Prince’s Personal ‘Graffiti Bridge’ Script Up for Auction
1987 paperwork includes handwritten edits to early version of story.
Listen to Excerpt from Prince’s ‘The Beautiful Ones’ Audio Book
Co-author Dan Piepenbring tells how Prince connected his parents and funk in introduction.
Listen to Prince’s Acoustic Demo of ‘I Feel For You’
Early version of Chaka Khan hit to be released on limited-edition purple vinyl.
Listen to Prince’s ‘Versace Experience’ Cassette
Limited-edition 1995 release now available on vinyl.
Prince’s Press Adversary CJ Leaves Her ‘Star Tribune’ Post
Cheryl Johnson, the inspiration behind “Billy Jack Bitch,” was a gossip columnist at the Star Tribune for 30 years.
What Prince Hoped to Achieve With His Memoir
‘The Beautiful Ones’ co-author recalls being told it “should be a handbook for the brilliant community.”
Prince Estate Confirms ‘1999’ Deluxe Reissue Coming Soon
Contract to run Paisley Park returns to family as previous deal ends.
George Clinton Recalls Moon Landing: ‘We Was Up There, We Was Waiting on Them!’
P-Funk icon jokes about being there to watch “one giant leap” moment.