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.
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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
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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.
The Biggest No. 1 Rock Songs of the ’70s
It wasn't easy staying atop the Billboard Hot 100 for three or more weeks.
Classic Rock’s 20 Worst Lyrics
Some are bad poetry, while others spark head-scratching confusion. Still others are just plain wrong.
Rolling Stones Album Art: The Stories Behind 27 Famous LP Covers
Their narrative could often be broadly understood from the vantage point of any local music-store shelf.
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Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell and Gov't Mule also part of a long list of gift ideas for the holiday season.
35 Years Ago: Keith Richards’ ‘Talk Is Cheap’ Saves the Rolling Stones
Solo debut provided definitive proof that there was still an audience for his old band.