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
Marty Friedman Was Rejected by Kiss for Being Too Short
Guitarist says he would have gotten an operation for the chance to join his favorite band.
What Have Liam and Noel Gallagher Done Since Oasis’ Last Concert?
Brothers have remained very busy since their famous band imploded.
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.