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
How Pat Benatar Helped Rescue John Mellencamp’s Career
The erstwhile John Cougar's self-titled third album re-gained momentum after an unlikely assist.
30 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Gets Nostalgic During Rehearsals for Comeback Tour
The former Beatles star's 1989 preview underscored a new openness to his storied – but often avoided – past.
Robbie Robertson Returns With Movie-Inspired ‘Sinematic’
His first new solo album since 2011 will arrive in conjunction with the premiere of 'Once Were Brothers' at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Art Neville, Early Funk Pioneer, Dies at 81
Co-founder of the Meters and then the Neville Brothers had several notable rock connections.
Replacements Remix ‘Don’t Tell a Soul’ for Expanded Box
'Dead Man's Pop' set rectifies a longstanding issue that frontman Paul Westerberg had with the album's sound.
Why Jefferson Airplane’s Unexpected Reunion Crash Landed
Ironically, a desire to remain creative in the studio ended up tearing the group apart again.
Roger Waters Shares Clip From ‘Call to Action’ Film ‘Us and Them’
Tickets are now on sale for special screenings of the concert movie to be held later this fall.
Slash Previews ‘Living the Dream Tour’ Project With New Video
The Guns N' Roses guitarist kicks off a North American headlining tour in San Francisco.
August 2019 New Music Releases
Highly anticipated concert recordings from a trio of classic-rock greats top the list.
Was Rolling Stones Co-Founder Brian Jones Murdered?
The coroner said he drowned while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, labeling the tragedy as "death by misadventure."
Why Lindsey Buckingham Got So Dark and Weird on ‘Go Insane’
He set a goal of "punching out of the Fleetwood Mac microcosm" in 1984. Mission accomplished.
How James Bond’s ‘Moonraker’ Confirmed an Unlikely Friendship
The Roger Moore era's fourth film attempted to stay relevant in a post-'Star Wars' movie landscape.