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
Next Annual Prince Celebration to Mark His Birth, Not His Death
2020 event moved from April to June under new Paisley Park management.
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.
Watch Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers Play ‘Purple Rain’
Encore performance takes place at annual Silverlake Conservatory of Music fundraiser show.
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.
‘Prince, Prince, Prince, Prince’ – Adam Lambert’s Inspiration for New EP
Singer says ‘Velvet: Side A’ wasn’t just influenced by Queen.
How Eddie Money Risked Broken Arms to Cast Apollonia in ‘Shakin”
‘Purple Rain’ actress appeared in Money’s “Shakin’” video two years before 'Purple Rain.'
Listen to Prince’s ‘Versace Experience’ Cassette
Limited-edition 1995 release now available on vinyl.