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
25 Years Ago: ‘VH1 Storytellers’ Debuts with Ray Davies
Kinks frontman was the first in a long list of legendary rockers to appear on the show.
Beach Boys Sell Music Catalog to Irving Azoff-Led Company
Deal includes group's albums, intellectual property, memorabilia and more.
Will There Be Rock Concerts in 2021?
COVID-19 shut down live music in 2020. Will this year be different?
Lenny Kravitz Stars in Stella Artois Super Bowl Commercial
Rocker promotes living life to the fullest in this ad for the Belgian beer company.
12 Classic Songs Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
Slain civil rights leader inspired tracks by Queen, U2, Prince and more.
Eddie Van Halen Mural Coming to Hollywood
The artwork will officially be unveiled on the late rocker's birthday, Jan. 26.
Michael Fonfara, Keyboardist for Lou Reed, Dead at 74
Musician also worked with Foreigner, the Everly Brothers and Canadian blues outfit Downchild.
Watch: Trent Reznor, Duran Duran, Billy Corgan Cover David Bowie
Rockers were among the long list of performers at the "A Bowie Celebration: Just for One Day!" virtual concert event.
12 New Year’s Eve Movies to Ring In 2021
The annual celebration doesn't get as much cinematic attention as Halloween or Christmas, but there are still plenty of great films to be found.
The 20 Biggest Rock ‘n’ Roll Stories of 2020
From reunions and breakups to triumphant returns and rockers who died, we've rounded up the biggest headlines of the year.
Rock’s Biggest Christmas Songs: The Stories Behind 15 Classics
They've become holiday favorites, but their origins couldn't be more different.
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Makes His First ‘SNL’ Appearance
As a background extra with zero lines, the comedian's first screen time gave no hint of his future stardom.