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
Humble Beginnings: The First Concerts for 25 Legendary Rock Acts
Even the greats have to start somewhere.
Liam and Noel Gallagher Tease Long-Awaited Oasis Reunion
The brothers finally seem ready to share the stage again.
Nancy Wilson Says Heart Is Planning an Acoustic Album
They're hoping to reimagine some of their classic tunes in "an unexpected way."
How Nancy Wilson Got Ann to Put ‘Magic Man’ Back in Heart’s Set
They largely abandoned the song for more than a decade.
Nancy Wilson Reveals When Heart Will Be Back on Tour
After scrapping a run of 2024 shows due to Ann Wilson's health problems, the band has scheduled its return.
Ian Gillan Admits Deep Purple’s Goodbye Tour Was ‘Just a Joke’
He says the 2017 trek was named 'The Long Goodbye' in an effort to "sell some more tickets."
Don McLean Claims ‘American Pie’ Predicted ‘Woke Bulls—’ Culture
He alleges people "don’t even know what to be angry about" these days.
Ace Frehley Says Kiss Fell Apart ‘Once We Became Rich’
Guitarist says success was "the beginning of the end" for the original lineup.
Paul McCartney Insisted Snoop Dogg Keep Smoking When They Met
Rapper was shocked that Sir Paul knew "who the f---" he was.
The Three ‘Saturday Night Live’ Stars Who Played Phil Donahue
Talk show host once said the sketch show "made me famous."