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
Listen to Guns N’ Roses’ New Version of ‘November Rain’
Updated track, featuring a 50-piece orchestra, will be included on the 'Use Your Illusion' box set.
30 Years Ago: Rage Against the Machine Delivers Dynamic Debut
They never intended to have mainstream success, then suddenly became one of the era’s defining acts.
Why Iron Maiden Just Changed the ‘Number of the Beast’ Track List
Bassist Steve Harris insists the change makes the album stronger.
20 Years Ago: Dave Grohl’s Admits Shocking Inspiration for ‘All My Life’
“That song is a little dirty,” he later confessed.
7 Tear-Jerking Moments From the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
We're not crying. You're crying.
42 Times When Good Movie Franchises Turned Bad
You can count on one hand the number of franchises that ended at exactly the right time.
Eddie Vedder Returns to Performing After Damaging Vocal Cords
Pearl Jam had been forced to cancel shows while the frontman recovered.
Foo Fighters Albums Ranked Worst to Best
A look back at everything from the one-man-band debut to their sprawling chart-topping classics.
10 Most Important Music Festivals in US History
From Woodstock to Coachella, and all the stops in between.
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.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Honor Taylor Hawkins During Festival Set
Band replaced Foo Fighters in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Funk rockers have delivered some timeless classics ... and a couple of forgettable releases, too.