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
Beatles ‘Love’ Says Goodbye: Show’s History by the Numbers
More than 11 million guests had 13.5 million tons of confetti dumped on them during the show's 18-year run.
Top 10 ’60s Rock Bands
The era forever changed music, but which groups were the best?
Dennis DeYoung Issues Sharp Response to Tommy Shaw
Singer tells his former Styx bandmate to "think of me each night when the audience goes nuts over Roboto."
Gene Simmons Wishes He Had Been ‘More Hard’ on Frehley and Criss
He claims the original members "should have been" with Kiss for 50 years.
Tommy Shaw Explains How He Stopped Resenting Dennis DeYoung
Guitarist now says he has "no hard feelings" towards the band's former singer.
Tommy Shaw Hopes Styx ‘Live Long Enough’ to Get Into Rock Hall
Guitarist doesn't "know the process" that has kept his band from getting nominated.
Mark James, ‘Suspicious Minds’ Songwriter, Dead at 83
His further hits included "Always on My Mind" and "Hooked on a Feeling."
Gene Simmons Feared He’d ‘Die Alone and a Miserable Old F—‘
He details the epiphany that ended his womanizing.
Geezer Butler Details the Shock Black Sabbath Felt Watching Kiss
"Oh, my God, what’s going on here?" the bassist recalls thinking.
Rick Wills on Foreigner’s Long Hall Wait: ‘What Did We Do Wrong?’
Bassist is excited about the band's upcoming induction, but doesn't understand why it took more than 20 years.
Tommy Shaw: Styx Is ‘Powerless’ Regarding Rock Hall Consideration
The band has never been nominated despite a long and celebrated career.
Iggy Pop Revives Stooges Classics at First 2024 Gig: Video, Set List
Two of the songs hadn't been performed in a decade.