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
COVID-19’s Effect on the Music Industry, Six Months In
From drive-in concerts to albums created in quarantine, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the industry to adapt.
Why Jimi Hendrix Hated All of His Album Covers
Legendary rocker rarely hid his disappointment.
Why the ‘Almost Famous’ ‘Tiny Dancer’ Scene Took Two Days to Film
Director Cameron Crowe recalls tedious work to make the moment perfect.
Ozzy Osbourne Thought He Was Dying and His Family Was Hiding It
Singer admits he's still "in a lot of pain" as he continues to recover from serious health problems.
Revisiting Motley Crue’s 1983 Stint Opening for Kiss
Short tour gave young band a glimpse of its rock-star future.
Guns N’ Roses Announce Rescheduled North American Tour Dates
Something to look forward to in summer 2021.
Why the Eagles Never Finished ‘You’re Really High, Aren’t You?’
Band was frustrated and short on patience in 1979.
How Tensions, a G-Rating and Keith Richards Hampered ‘European Vacation’
Sequel was plagued with problems from day one.
Alex Trebek Ate ‘Four to Five Hash Brownies,’ Woke Up Days Later
'Jeopardy!' host admitted to some recreational drug use in his new memoir.
David Lee Roth ‘Isolating’ and Painting After Illness and Surgery
Singer says he is "high risk," so he's staying at home and embracing a new outlet during the pandemic.