Corey Irwin is a writer and editor for Ultimate Classic Rock. He’s spent more than 15 years working in radio, including stints in Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition to UCR, he has written for Diffuser, Ultimate Prince and Music Connection Magazine
Corey Irwin
Rolling Stones ‘Have Done Nine New Tracks’ for ‘Tattoo You’ Box
Guitarist Ronnie Wood says a 40th anniversary reissue is on the way.
When John Mellencamp Got a Surprise Phone Call From Billy Joel
“You never forget something like that.”
Stone Gossard on Motley Crue: ‘Wow, You Can Be a Freak’
Pearl Jam guitarist recalls his initial reaction to the classic glam metal act.
Poison’s Rikki Rockett Has COVID Despite Being ‘Fully Vaccinated’
Drummer believes things "could have been a lot worse" had he not been inoculated.
40 Years Ago: ‘Donkey Kong’ Saves Nintendo From Failure
Company was in the midst of financial crisis before the game became a worldwide hit.
20 Years Ago: Why White Stripes Made ‘White Blood Cells’ ‘as Raw As Possible’
Their breakthrough LP would eventually sell more than a million copies in the U.S.
The Day Tom Petty, Alice Cooper and the Allman Brothers Band Issued Key LPs
Artists were all at distinctive – yet very different – points in their careers.
John Lennon, Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden Among New Funko Figures
Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam and Green Day are also part of latest batch of collectibles.
Sammy Hagar Announces Las Vegas Residency
Red Rocker will hit Sin City starting in October.
Sammy Hagar Apologizes For Exposing Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Dark Side’
Red Rocker painted an unflattering picture of the guitarist in his 2011 autobiography: "If I wrote the book today, I would only put the good of Eddie Van Halen."
Steve Lukather Says ‘There’s Not Gonna Be Another Toto Record’
Band will continue touring with their latest lineup.
Alex Lifeson ‘Very Excited’ About New ‘Envy of None’ Project
Guitarist hopes to have the group's debut album out in "late summer."