Corey Irwin

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

How Depeche Mode Found Their ‘Personal Jesus’ in Elvis Presley

The King offered unlikely inspiration for the group's controversial 1989 hit.

Eagles’ 10 Most Memorable Concerts

The band has had many spectacular onstage moments in a career spanning more than 50 years.

Bruce Springsteen Dusts Off Rarities at Asbury Park Concert: Videos, Set List

Headlining set at Sea.Hear.Now festival featured some songs that hadn't been performed in close to a decade.

Dave Navarro Posts Cryptic Message Amid Jane’s Addiction Drama

Here’s why fans think he’s done with the band.

Pearl Jam Reimagines Ted Nugent’s ‘Stranglehold’ as Anti-Gun Song

Watch Eddie Vedder's group put their own spin on the 1975 tune.

Eric Clapton Decries Rock Hall of Fame as a ‘Frat Boys Club’

Despite being the only three-time inductee, Slowhand says the Hall is "not a place for rebels."

20 Greatest New Wave Bands

The era brought many groundbreaking artists to mainstream audiences.

Jon Bon Jovi Keeps Suicidal Woman From Jumping off Bridge

Authorities are praising the singer for helping convince the woman to "come off the ledge."

Why David Gilmour Didn’t Hire Rick Rubin to Produce His New Album

Pink Floyd rocker considered the bearded legend before going in another direction.

Prince’s Lawyer Claims Documentary Mixes ‘Facts With Falsehoods’

Embattled film may never be released.

Was Prince’s Famous Rock Hall Guitar Solo an ‘Act of Revenge’?

He reportedly had extra motivation to deliver a legendary performance.

E Street Band’s Patti Scialfa Reveals Blood Cancer Diagnosis

The singer, who is also Bruce Springsteen's wife, admits "touring has become a challenge."