Nick DeRiso

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.

Famous Final (or Not-So-Final) Concerts

Some are born out of tragedy, others by creative restlessness.

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.

45 Years Ago: Hall and Oates Turn a Corner on ‘Along the Red Ledge’

The gold-selling LP showed where the duo was headed – but they weren't quite there yet.

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 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.