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
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.
Nikki Sixx Was Invited to Join Quiet Riot Prior to Motley Crue
If things had played out differently, he could have been playing bass in a different legendary act.
Watch AC/DC’s New Music Video for ‘Witch’s Spell’
Rock giants return with latest video from 'Power Up.'
Underrated Foo Fighters: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Beyond the chart-topping hits are a bunch of under-recognized tracks.
25 Years Ago: Sublime’s Bradley Nowell Dies of a Heroin Overdose
Singer died just months before his band's breakthrough self-titled album was released.
Joan Jett’s First Two Albums Turned Into a Graphic Novel
‘Bad Reputation’ and ‘I Love Rock ‘n Roll’ get the comic book treatment in honor of their 40th anniversaries.
Underrated Nirvana: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Band's catalog is small but brimming with superb tracks.
Derek Chauvin Guilty in Murder of George Floyd: Rockers React
Trial of the former police officer garnered national attention.
How ‘Evil Empire’ Nearly Ended Rage Against the Machine
Band's seminal 1996 album became its first No. 1 hit but at what price?
Guns N’ Roses’ Not in This Lifetime … Tour: By the Numbers
Just four years earlier, Axl Rose had shot down the notion of ever sharing the stage with Slash and Duff McKagan again.
Ozzy Osbourne Inducted Into the WWE Hall of Fame
Ozzy gets to add another Hall of Fame to his resume.