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
Eagles, Queen, Beatles Among 2020’s Top Paid Musicians
Rock landed more artists on the list than any other genre.
When Night Ranger ‘Pissed the Crap’ Out of Prince at the AMAs
Band was given strict rules ... and broke them all.
Hear Prince’s Song ‘Hot Summer’ From ‘Welcome 2 America’
Purple One originally debuted the song on Minnesota public radio in 2010, but it never received an official release.
Night Ranger Joined By ‘Amazing’ Corey Taylor at Rock Fest
Slipknot frontman joined the band for a rendition of “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.”
Rolling Stones ‘Have Done Nine New Tracks’ for ‘Tattoo You’ Box
Guitarist Ronnie Wood says a 40th anniversary reissue is on the way.
When John Mellencamp Got a Surprise Phone Call From Billy Joel
“You never forget something like that.”
Hear Kiss’ Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick Cover Bryan Adams’ ‘Heaven’
Former bandmates recorded their rendition of the 1983 hit to help raise money for charity.
How ‘Numb Nuts’ Helped Launch The Newlywed Game
Classic couple game show premiered on July 11, 1966.
40 Years Ago: ‘Donkey Kong’ Saves Nintendo From Failure
Company was in the midst of financial crisis before the game became a worldwide hit.
Sammy Hagar Apologizes For Exposing Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Dark Side’
Red Rocker painted an unflattering picture of the guitarist in his 2011 autobiography: "If I wrote the book today, I would only put the good of Eddie Van Halen."