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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Tom Petty Says His Use of Confederate Flag Onstage Was ‘Downright Stupid’
Florida native Tom Petty now thinks differently about a mid-'80s decision to display the Confederate flag during his 'Southern Accents' tour.
How Queen Stole the Show at Live Aid
Queen followed one of Live Aid's signature moments and, more crucially, were taking the stage at London's Wembley Stadium on July 13, 1985, without much expectation.
20 Years Ago: Jerry Garcia Plays His Final Grateful Dead Concert
Jerry Garcia's final show with the Grateful Dead -- held on July 9, 1995, at Chicago's Soldier Field -- was no lasting tribute.
Def Leppard Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock ranks every Def Leppard studio effort, from worst to best.
Ringo Starr’s 10 Most Historic Moments
This gallery of Ringo Starr's 10 Most Historic Moments recognizes a career that took a while to gain the respect it always deserved.
10 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Put Aside Their Differences (Mostly) for Live 8
Roger Waters' relationship with David Gilmour was so distant in the period before Pink Floyd's celebrated reunion at Live 8 that Waters had to ask organizer Bob Geldof for his former bandmate's phone number.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Join Brian Wilson Onstage
Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance during the encore of Brian Wilson's show last night in Holmdel, N.J.
Foo Fighters’ North American Tour Is Still On
Dave Grohl's scary leg injury won't keep Foo Fighters from their already-announced North American tour.
Rockers React to Yes Legend Chris Squire’s Death
Classic rock legends are lining up to pay tribute to Yes bassist Chris Squire, who died yesterday after a short battle with acute erythroid leukemia at age 67.
Yes Co-Founder Chris Squire Dies
Co-founding bassist Chris Squire has died at age 67 after a battle with leukemia.
31 Years Ago: Judas Priest Fans Cause $250,000 Damage to Madison Square Garden
On June 18, 1984, Judas Priest were barred from performing at Madison Square Garden after a rambunctious crowd got out of hand.
Foo Fighters Cancel Tour, Dave Grohl Tells The Whole ‘Broken Leg’ Story
The Foo Fighters have canceled the remainder of their U.K. and European tour, as the full scope of Dave Grohl's in-concert leg injury becomes clear.