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
How the Beastie Boys Inspired Robert Plant’s ‘Tall Cool One’
Song was a hit for the former Led Zeppelin frontman in 1988.
Why Earth, Wind and Fire Chose ‘The 21st Night of September’
Say, do you remember?
Bon Jovi Joins Jennifer Nettles for Revamped ‘Do What You Can’
COVID-19 inspired song, originally released in April, gets a country makeover.
50 Years Ago: ‘Monday Night Football”s Game-Changing Debut
The weekly NFL match-up dramatically altered the worlds of sports and pop culture.
50 Years Ago: The Pinto Becomes Ford’s ‘Embarrassment’
The car's failure and Ford's poor response to serious safety concerns are the stuff of infamy.
Listen to Previously Unreleased Tom Petty Song ‘Confusion Wheel’
Track will be featured on the upcoming 'Wildflowers & All the Rest' box set.
Keith Richards Says the Rolling Stones Will Never Retire
Guitarist admits he "can't imagine doing anything else."
Why Axl Rose’s ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Cover Idea Was Rejected
Axl Rose pushed for a tragic image to be LP's main artwork.
Guns N’ Roses Album Art: The Wild Stories Behind All Six Covers
Band's artwork history contains many controversial images.
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.