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
Paul McCartney Insisted Snoop Dogg Keep Smoking When They Met
Rapper was shocked that Sir Paul knew "who the f---" he was.
Ace Frehley Says Kiss Fell Apart ‘Once We Became Rich’
Guitarist says success was "the beginning of the end" for the original lineup.
Sammy Hagar Wishes He’d Tried Harder to Reconnect With Eddie Van Halen
In hindsight, the Red Rocker says he would have "been a little more compassionate."
Tommy Lee Reveals What Ozzy Osbourne Did After Snorting Ants
Warning: Things got grosser.
Wolfgang Van Halen: Eddie ‘Ruined the Landscape’ of ’80s Rock
There was a downside to Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking style.
Styx Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
This may have started as a simple neighborhood band, but they evolved into something much bigger.
Duff McKagan Had ‘Punk Rock Guilt’ After ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’
He says the fame was "mind f---ing blowing" and something he wasn't prepared to handle.
Billy Corgan Rejects Pressure to Play Smashing Pumpkins’ Hits
“I don’t play any songs I don’t want to play. I don’t care if they’re a classic or not.”
Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ Originally Sounded Like the Clash
Jon Bon Jovi didn't think much of the song at first.
How a ‘Drunken Rampage’ Helped Def Leppard Score a Massive Hit
Joe Elliott recalls the circumstances that led to their breakthrough single.