Nick DeRiso is associate editor of Ultimate Classic Rock. Named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, he previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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Metallica Sets Release Date for Expanded Reissues of ‘Kill ‘Em All,’ ‘Ride the Lightning’
Metallica is promising similar reissue treatment for subsequent albums, as well.
Mike Love Plans to Tell His Side of Beach Boys Story in New Book
Mike Love is still battling for his share of Beach Boys credit.
Eagles, Jackson Browne Pay Emotional Tribute to Glenn Frey at the Grammys
Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey co-wrote "Take It Easy," the opening track on the Eagles' 1972 self-titled debut – and the band's first hit single.
Chicago Albums Ranked Worst to Best
This list of Chicago Albums Ranked Worst to Best reminds us once more of the opposing forces that always drove the band.
Early Queen Concert and Documentary Coming to the Big Screen
Queen's first-ever live recording of "Bohemian Rhapsody" highlights a new concert and documentary film presentation coming to select theaters nationwide.
Guns N’ Roses Will Play Another Reunion Concert
As for who will be on stage with the previously announced trio of core Guns N' Roses members? That's still unconfirmed.
Elton John, ‘Wonderful Crazy Night': Album Review
On paper, Elton John's rollicking Wonderful Crazy Night sounds like it should have been a blockbuster.
Peter Cetera Backs Out of Chicago Rock Hall Reunion Again
The on-again, off-again, maybe on-again Rock Hall reunion between Chicago and erstwhile frontman Peter Cetera appears to be definitely off again.
Super Bowl 50’s Classic Rock Commercials
Super Bowl 50 offered another Sunday of pro football pageantry in 2016 – sandwiched in between some of the best commercials of the year.
The Day the Eagles Fired Don Felder
Only two members of the Eagles had enjoyed longer tenures in the band when Don Felder was fired on Feb. 6, 2001.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Bring an 89-Year-Old Grandmother Onstage for ‘Dancing in the Dark’
In a move that recalled the song's MTV-era roots, Bruce Springsteen invited a girl onstage for his and the E Street Band's rendition of "Dancing in the Dark" last night.
Super Bowl 49’s Best Classic Rock Commercials
Here's a look back at the best classic-rock commercials from 2015's Super Bowl XLIX.