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
Dusty Hill’s Widow Thanks Fans for ‘Outpouring of Love’
"He loved his fans and always remembered that without fans music is not heard."
Why MTV Launched With a Video ‘Nobody Wanted’
"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the first clip aired on the network, but that's not how some executives wanted it to go.
Anthony Kiedis Selling ‘Truly Beautiful’ Hawaiian Home for $10M
Pros: Oceanfront views, ample natural light and an expansive chef’s kitchen. Cons: It was built on an ancient burial ground.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington Has ‘Emergency Heart Surgery’
Band reports that the guitarist is "resting and recovering with his family at home."
Eagles, Queen, Beatles Among 2020’s Top Paid Musicians
Rock landed more artists on the list than any other genre.
When Night Ranger ‘Pissed the Crap’ Out of Prince at the AMAs
Band was given strict rules ... and broke them all.
When John Mellencamp Got a Surprise Phone Call From Billy Joel
“You never forget something like that.”
40 Years Ago: ‘Donkey Kong’ Saves Nintendo From Failure
Company was in the midst of financial crisis before the game became a worldwide hit.
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.
Hall and Oates ‘Not Sure’ About Next LP: ‘Things Have Changed’
Comments seemingly contradict previous statements regarding new material by the duo.
David Crosby on CSNY: ‘I Let All Three of Those Guys Down’
Singer admits his actions "pretty much destroyed" the group.
Brian May Announces Reissue of Debut Solo LP ‘Back to the Light’
Bonus material includes concert recordings and a television performance with special guest Slash.