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
Phil Collen Wanted to Quit Def Leppard After Steve Clark’s Death
Guitarist tells UCR he "didn’t really want to carry on" with the band at the time.
Matt Sorum Says His ‘Craziest Audition’ Was for David Lee Roth
Drummer tried out for the singer's solo band in 1985.
Dave Navarro Has Been ‘Sick Since December’ With Long COVID
Jane's Addiction guitarist took to social media to reveal what he's been going through.
15 of Rock’s Most Famous Groupies
Whether you view them as muses, super-fans or simply wild floozies, rock history wouldn't be the same without these women.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Announce Expanded Tour Dates
Duo adds 13 stops to itinerary, keeping them on the road through September.
How Alice in Chains Have Endured Since Layne Staley’s Death
Band has soldiered on since singer died in 2002.
Taylor Hawkins Remembered During the Grammy Awards
Foo Fighters drummer received a special video tribute.
Nine ‘Saturday Night Live’ Movies That Were Never Made
Show has spawned a few good movies – and lots of bad ones. These didn't even make it to the big screen.
Billy Idol Is Still Battling Dangerous Staph Infection
Health woes became public in February when he withdrew from previously announced tour with Journey.
How Kurt Cobain Crafted Nirvana’s Haunting ‘Something in the Way’
Homelessness, an untuned guitar and some unorthodox recording choices all contributed to the poignant track.