Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
Crowded House’s Neil Finn Secretly Auditioned for Fleetwood Mac
Stevie Nicks presented a big challenge for anyone trying to replicate Lindsey Buckingham's parts.
Journey’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Scores Rare 800th Week on Billboard 200
Multiplatinum compilation is just the third album ever to reach this milestone.
Paul McCartney’s Most Embarrassing Early Moment With the Beatles
"I totally froze."
Liam Gallagher Dashes Oasis Bandmate’s Reunion Talk
After being nominated for induction, he told the Rock Hall to "do me a favor and fuck off."
Rod Stewart Is Actually Taking This Knighthood Thing Seriously
Former Faces frontman says it isn't "about resting on your laurels."
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Slates Intimate North American Shows
Several touring members from his main band will also take part.
Roger Waters Calls Bono an ‘Enormous S—‘ After Israel Tribute
U2 dedicated 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' to victims of a music festival attack by Hamas.
20 Protest Songs That Changed History
Some are so catchy that listeners might miss their hard truths.
Can You Guess the Rock Band From Just One Lyric?
Let's see how many iconic lyrics you know by heart.
Why Elvis Costello Got Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’
He gave shape to his own budding career with this rebellious move.
40 Classic Rock Songs With #$&%-ing Curse Words
The music of youth rebellion was bound to say something naughty, right?
Explaining 60 Famously Misunderstood Lyrics
Things can take a comical turn when people insist on singing their own versions.