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
‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.
Famous Final (or Not-So-Final) Concerts
Some are born out of tragedy, others by creative restlessness.
10 Best B-Sides Ever
Counting down the Top 10 non-album B-sides of all time.
December 2023 New Music Releases
Music industry engines usually begin to idle each December, but this year is a bit different.
The ’80s Most Outrageous Rock Fashions
Dig out your hairspray and shoulder pads!
How Rock Music Was Reshaped on the Morning of 9/11
The tragedy cast a long shadow on the rock world and, in the days that followed, that shadow only lengthened.
33 Famous Rock Star Mug Shots
Are you really a rock star if you haven't been arrested?
Rolling Stones Album Ad Details Confirmed by UK Newspaper Editor
Their last album of original material dates back to 2005's 'A Bigger Bang.'
August 2023 New Music Releases
Alice Cooper offers some fresh material, while Neil Young dusts off some unreleased stuff.
Journey Co-Founder George Tickner Reportedly Dies at 76
He played on their self-titled debut and then contributed important songs to the next two LPs.
Most Disappointing Albums: More Than 100 Times Rock’s Biggest Bands Let Us Down
They aren't always an artist's worst record.
July 2023 New Music Releases
Look for a pair of key live dates, some star-studded projects and the latest from one of the heirs to rock's throne.