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
Joe Satriani Recalls ‘Amazing’ Small Bar Gigs With Mick Jagger
"It was always great, just to see Mick turn it on when he’s literally 12 inches away from the audience."
Did the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Help Spawn Gangsta Rap?
That's the claim made in a newly discovered interview with former N.W.A manager Jerry Heller.
Why Elton John Was ‘Terrified’ to Come to America
"Everything will be fine,” his first U.S. booking agent assured.
John Mellencamp Admits He ‘Always Detested’ ‘Jack and Diane’
Singer is still shocked to see people connecting with the "little ditty."
Lindsey Buckingham Walked Fleetwood Mac ‘Schizophrenic Tightrope’
Guitarist describes challenge of trying to balance solo career with playing in the band.
50 Albums Turning 50 in 2022
These LPs offer a little bit of everything, including career highlights, failed experiments, debut efforts and fond farewells.
30 Years Ago: Nirvana Perform on ‘SNL’ as ‘Nevermind’ Hits No. 1
Band supplanted Michael Jackson at the top of the chart, officially bringing grunge mainstream.
Burke Shelley, Singer and Bassist for Budgie, Dead at 71
He's the only musician to play on all of the band's albums.
See Previously Unreleased Footage of Rolling Stones at Altamont
Newly discovered home movie also includes performances by Carlos Santana and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at the infamous 1969 festival.
Slash Confirms Guns N’ Roses Will Continue Releasing New Music
"We’ll probably keep putting it out until the entire record’s worth of stuff is done."
Neal Schon Calls Jeff Scott Soto Discourse ‘Rubbish for PR’
Singer's 2007 dismissal has become a hot topic once again among Journey fans.
David Lee Roth on Canceled Shows: ‘It’s Not About Me Anymore’
Singer makes his first statements since pulling the plug on his farewell performances.