Martin Celmins

Martin Celmins

Martin Celmins is a musician, journalist and writer. His books include Peter Green: Founder of Fleetwood Mac, the authorised biography of British blues artist Duster Bennett, Jumping at Shadows, and the official illustrated History of Orange Amplification. He has written extensive liner notes for Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac CDs, and has contributed features to national press titles including The Sunday Telegraph.

Articles by: Martin Celmins

Long John Baldry in his kitchen feeding a goat

Long John Baldry helped found the British blues scene, inspired Eric Clapton, discovered Rod Stewart, and gave his name to Elton John: He was also the voice of Sonic The Hedgehog's Dr Ivo Robotnik

By Martin Celmins published

A homage to Long John Baldry, a man whose influence on the bands and musicians of the British blues boom made him a pivotal figure in UK music

Fans hanging off the rafters at the Crawdaddy Club

"People would be literally hanging off the roof beams. The excitement was amazing": the story of the London club that launched the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton

By Martin Celmins published

Before the heyday of London’s Marquee as the hub of late 60s blues rock, it was the Crawdaddy that launched resident house bands the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds

Jeremy Spencer in 1968

Fleetwood Mac's Jeremy Spencer: the true story of the man who went missing

By Martin Celmins published

Was Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer really kidnapped mid-tour by a religious cult who shaved his head, brainwashed him and hid him from the band?