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
David Gilmour Says Pink Floyd Was ‘Bullied’ Into Final Album
He also explains why it was "lovely to say goodbye" to Pink Floyd's catalog.
Quincy Jones Dies: Rockers React
Paul McCartney, Elton John and Lenny Kravitz are among the famous musicians paying their respects.
Willie Nelson Honors ‘Good Friend’ Kris Kristofferson
They were frequent collaborators, including a decade together in the Highwaymen.
Morrissey Cuts Concert Short After Fans Rush Stage
Bodyguards had to pull the former Smiths singer away.
Steve Porcaro: Toto Got ‘Cocky’ on ‘Self-Indulgent’ Second Album
1979's 'Hydra' was a far cry from their radio-friendly debut.
Kevin Cronin Announces First Post-REO Speedwagon Solo Show
Band will cease touring at the end of the year, but the singer isn't done.
Steve Porcaro Details Toto’s ‘Really Traumatic’ Singer Change
Band was flying high after 'Toto IV,' but a lineup change foreshadowed rough times ahead.
Elvis Costello Predicts ‘Indignity’ That Will Follow His Death
He thinks he knows how he'll be remembered.
20 Hauntingly Cool Classic Rock Ghost Songs
Many legendary artists have mixed apparitions and specters into their tunes.
Primus in ‘Complete Shock’ After Drummer Abruptly Quits
Tim Alexander's third tenure with the band has unexpectedly ended.
Paul Stanley Defends Kiss’ Groupies: ‘Nobody Got Hurt’
He insists there was "nothing tawdry" about the band's womanizing.
Yoko Ono Was Warned John Lennon Was ‘In Danger’ Before His Murder
New book details aftermath of the former Beatle's assassination in 1980.
Joe Walsh: Sphere Problem Was Nearly a ‘Deal-Breaker’ for Eagles
State-of-the-art venue presented new issues for the band.
Geezer Butler Details Black Sabbath’s Stonehenge ‘Fiasco’
Infamous mistake inspired a scene in 'This Is Spinal Tap.'
Geezer Butler Recalls ‘Heartbreaking’ Decision to Fire Ozzy
Black Sabbath's move hit Osbourne "like a ton of bricks."
Nikki Sixx Says Motley Crue ‘Were Forced’ Into Firing Mick Mars
"What were we supposed to do?"
Geezer Butler Had to Tell Ozzy Osbourne What ‘Paranoid’ Meant
Prince of Darkness wasn't familiar with the word when he began recording Black Sabbath's classic tune.
Foreigner Drummer to Skip Rock Hall Over ‘Unacceptable’ Situation
Dennis Elliott says he's "staying home" following disagreement with his former band.
Bill Wyman Says Rolling Stones Had ‘No F—ing Money’ Despite Fame
Former Stones bassist says he and some of his bandmates were "scraping by."
Steve Perry Says He Has ‘So Much Music’ That’s ‘Yet to Be Heard’
Former Journey singer has a new record label, with some holiday tunes on the way.