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
15 Rock Bands Named After Real People
Inspiration came from all walks of life, including historical figures, professional athletes and serial killers.
Hear Bret Michaels’ New Single ‘Back in the Day’
Poison singer harnesses nostalgia for his new solo tune.
Listen to Eddie Van Halen Performing With Cheech Marin in 1985
Unlikely collaboration took place during a charity event.
Why ‘Times Like These’ Could Have Marked the End of Foo Fighters
Song arrived at a tumultuous time for the band.
Watch Dave Grohl and Beck Team Up on a Thunderous ‘E-Pro’
Friends and alt-rock icons joined forces for the annual Hanukkah cover song series.
Announcing Taylor Hawkins’ Death Was a ‘Delicate Procedure’
Foo Fighters' publicist admits the assignment was "really rough."
Rex Brown to Miss Pantera’s Final 2022 Shows Due to COVID-19
Bassist first bowed out of Dec. 11 show at Knotfest Chile.
Aerosmith Cancels Final Vegas Shows Due to Steven Tyler’s Health
Rocker is resting on the advice of his doctor.
Axl Rose Responds to Fan’s Microphone Injury Claim
Australian woman was reportedly hurt when the Guns N' Roses frontman threw his mic into the crowd.
25 Years Ago: Why Green Day Initially Shelved ‘Good Riddance’
Multi-platinum acoustic ballad became a cultural benchmark of the late-'90s.
Billy Corgan on Black Sabbath: ‘This Is What God Sounds Like’
Smashing Pumpkins frontman recalls the eye-opening experience of listening to metal pioneers for the first time.
Joe Walsh, Blake Shelton Cover Tom Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’
Track also features former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum and Eagles’ Timothy B. Schmit.