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
Watch: ZZ Top Play First Show Since Dusty Hill’s Death
Band returned to the stage with a performance in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
19 Rock Videos That Were Banned by MTV
Sex, drugs, violence ... are just some of the things that can get a clip vetoed.
Why MTV Launched With a Video ‘Nobody Wanted’
"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the first clip aired on the network, but that's not how some executives wanted it to go.
Green Day, Weezer Return to Touring With First ‘Hella Mega’ Show
Roughly 35,000 fans turned out for the first date of the tour, which also includes Fall Out Boy.
Eagles, Queen, Beatles Among 2020’s Top Paid Musicians
Rock landed more artists on the list than any other genre.
When Chevy Chase and John Belushi Brought Their Feud Onto ‘SNL’
The fierce rivals briefly buried the hatchet during an episode's opening sketch.
When Night Ranger ‘Pissed the Crap’ Out of Prince at the AMAs
Band was given strict rules ... and broke them all.
Night Ranger Joined By ‘Amazing’ Corey Taylor at Rock Fest
Slipknot frontman joined the band for a rendition of “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.”
When John Mellencamp Got a Surprise Phone Call From Billy Joel
“You never forget something like that.”
Hear Kiss’ Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick Cover Bryan Adams’ ‘Heaven’
Former bandmates recorded their rendition of the 1983 hit to help raise money for charity.