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
Sebastian Bach Says There’s a ‘Good Chance’ of Skid Row Reunion
Here's why the singer has renewed optimism about reuniting with his former band.
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play ‘Eruption’ Alongside Foo Fighters
Surprise rendition was part of a prank during the Foo Fighters' headlining set at Welcome to Rockville.
Joe Elliott Is Tired of People Calling Def Leppard ‘Metal’
Here's why the frontman disapproves of the label.
Rickey Medlocke Slams Trolls ‘Talking S—’ About Lynyrd Skynyrd
Guitarist takes aim at people who sit "behind their little computer keyboards" and call Skynyrd a "tribute band."
Vince Gill Explains Why His Eagles Job Requires ‘Restraint’
He admits it's an "interesting gig" playing with such a legendary act.
How a ‘Drunken Rampage’ Helped Def Leppard Score a Massive Hit
Joe Elliott recalls the circumstances that led to their breakthrough single.
Nikki Sixx: ‘I Still Feel Bad’ for Taking John 5 From Rob Zombie
"That was never my intention, to go out and steal somebody from another band."
Dennis Thompson, MC5 Drummer and Last Classic Member, Dead at 75
Nicknamed "Machine Gun," he was vital to the proto-punk group's sound.
Damon Johnson Says Alice Cooper Mishap Left Him ‘S—ing’ Himself
His debut performance with the shock rocker didn't go as expected.
Richie Sambora Regrets That He Didn’t Quit Bon Jovi Earlier
He sensed that Jon Bon Jovi preferred to be a solo artist.