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
Keith Richards’ Strange History of House Fires
Rolling Stones guitarist has had more than a few close calls.
50 Years Ago: John Lennon Performs His Final Full-Length Concert
The show arrived in the midst of a tumultuous time for the former Beatle.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Honors Taylor Hawkins at VMAs
Funk rock group was on hand to receive the 2022 Global Icon Award.
Elton John Hopes Duet Will Restore Britney Spears’ Confidence
“Britney was broken. I was broken," he says.
35 Years Ago: Poison Defy Doubts With ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’
Poison singer says he had to beg radio stations to play classic power ballad.
Bret Michaels on the End of Glam Metal: ‘I Blame Nobody’
Poison singer refutes the narrative that grunge killed the careers of '80s acts.
Lindsey Buckingham Announces Fall US Tour Dates
He'll hit the road for a run of 17 shows, beginning Oct. 26.
Listen to First Single From Billy Idol’s New EP ‘The Cage’
Four-song project is "flip side" to his last EP.
40 Years Ago: Motley Crue Is Born With ‘Live Wire’
Single announced the band's arrival upon its release in 1982.
Why 10 Famous Rock Albums Never Made It to No. 1
Formula for topping the chart is equal parts popularity, timing and luck.