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
When Good Songs Go Wrong: 35 Terrible Classic Rock Covers
Your ears may not be ready.
Lars Ulrich’s Father Dies: Metallica Drummer Shares Tribute
Torben Ulrich was 95 years old.
30 Rockers Who Died Before 30
Music history is littered with lives that were cut short.
15 Famous Acts Who Released Only One Album
Some memorable artists were one-and-done.
35 Jewish Rock Stars
Mazel tov!
Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to ‘Great Talent’ Denny Laine
The musicians spent a decade together in Wings.
Ace Frehley Doesn’t Believe Kiss Is Done Touring
"How many times have they said they were gonna retire?"
Kiss Announces ‘New Era’ as Virtual Band
They closed their final concert by handing things over to avatar replacements.
Paul McCartney Insisted Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Tour Again
“We all got plastered together, and he was very emphatic."
Rick Allen Names the Song He Wants Back in Def Leppard’s Set List
Drummer also discusses revisiting material recorded prior to his life-changing car crash.
Watch Jimmy Page’s Surprise Performance at the Hall of Fame
Led Zeppelin guitarist made a rare appearance to honor Link Wray.
Top 10 Moments From 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
Once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, surprise appearances, emotional tributes -- this year's ceremony had a little of everything.
Dire Straits Has Turned Down ‘Huge Amounts of Money’ to Reunite
Bassist John Illsley also details how "emotionally exhausted" the band was in the days before their breakup.
Mick Mars Reveals Why ‘Generation Swine’ Was ‘Really Hard’ on Him
Making Motley Crue's much-maligned 1997 album was difficult for the guitarist.
Jack Blades Recalls Being Flipped Off by Motorhead Fans
Night Ranger's co-founder was not embraced by the metal crowd.
Keith Richards: Rolling Stones Hologram Show Is ‘Bound to Happen’
Mick Jagger previously suggested AI technology could help the Stones tour posthumously.