MARTIN KIELTY

I'm a full-time creative based in Glasgow, Scotland, with three books in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Permanent Collection. I've written a total of 17 books so far, and I'm also a rock journalist writing for American and British websites and magazines. I'm a regular TV and radio presenter and guest, and an award-nominated PR creative. I also write for TV, radio and the theatre. I'm the eldest member of the award-winning Kielty Brothers writing team, drummer and keyboardist, former manager of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band and The Rezillos, and current manager of Jo Callis (The Human League, The Rezillos). And I still find time for a pint.

THE BEATSTALKERS: SCOTLAND'S NUMBER 1 BEAT GROUP

‘The Beatstalkers are the story of Scottish music. They were the first, and they were the greatest.’ For the first time, the memoirs of ‘Scotland’s Beatles’ is told in their own words. Davie Lennox, Alan Mair, Eddie Campbell and Ronnie Smith collaborated with Martin Kielty to tell how they started as a school band, became the biggest act in the country, worked with David Bowie, the Kinks and many others – and how it all came to an end. Every band in Scotland has since followed the trail blazed by The Beatstalkers. This book is an essential record of teamwork, passion and friendship, and a warning to anyone who thinks they might want to be famous.

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The ghosts of Mardale Green rise again

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I’ve been fascinated by recent coverage of the water shortage in Cumbria leading to the rediscovery of an abandoned village. Mardale Green was evacuated in 1937 before the area was flooded to create a reservoir to supply the city of Manchester. After a final service in the church, and the disinterment of 97 bodies in the […]

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The User’s Guide to Perpetual Motion 3: The First Elder

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Existence is movement, and even the smallest, seemingly insignificant events can change the direction of a life for ever. The User’s Guide to Perpetual Motion is a series of relatively small incidents – entirely fictional – designed for me to explore character motivations and reactions and for you, hopefully, to enjoy. –––––––––– Garallion stood on the bridge, […]

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The User’s Guide to Perpetual Motion 2: The Joy of Painting

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Existence is movement, and even the smallest, seemingly insignificant events can change the direction of a life for ever. The User’s Guide to Perpetual Motion is a series of relatively small incidents – entirely fictional – designed for me to explore character motivations and reactions and for you, hopefully, to enjoy. –––––––––– “I hope this doesn’t make […]

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The User’s Guide to Perpetual Motion 1: Wages Day

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Existence is movement, and even the smallest, seemingly insignificant events can change the direction of a life for ever. The User’s Guide to Perpetual Motion is a series of relatively small incidents – entirely fictional – designed for me to explore character motivations and reactions and for you, hopefully, to enjoy. –––––––––– It felt like […]

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