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
When Tears for Fears Were Forced Into a No. 1 Smash
There was momentum to keep, and America still to be conquered.
Dave Grohl Says Canceling Foo Fighters Shows Was an Easy Decision
"Playing a gig with a sock full of broken bones is one thing ... "
Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Set for Theatrical Release
Disney has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to documentary that expands on 'Let It Be.'
Why Journey Are Paying Steve Perry Not to Sing
Court filings in a blockbuster lawsuit shed new light on their split.
Why the Beatles Released So Many Versions of ‘Let It Be’
They didn't seem capable of letting this one be.
Why Daryl Hall’s Debut Solo Album Sat on a Shelf For Three Years
Hall said the three-year delay "was the worst thing that ever happened to me."
When the Eagles Reluctantly Hit No. 1 With ‘Best of My Love’
Ironically, they struggled mightily while trying to piece together this easy-going song.
How the Guess Who Stumbled Into a No. 1 With ‘American Woman’
It all started with a bootlegger, a broken guitar string and a curling arena in Ontario.
Chris Robinson Pleas for Quiet at Black Crowes Acoustic Concert
"If you could just shut the f--- up a little bit."
How ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ Bonded Elton John and Billie Jean King
A soaring anthem that name-checked the cradle of independence arrived just in time for the nation's Bicentennial.
Jon Bon Jovi Turned to JFK for Inspiration on ‘Bon Jovi 2020′ Cover
Main image for the band's most political album ever was modeled after a notable political figure.
Tonight’s Peter Green Concert to Be Featured in Upcoming Box Set
Guests for sold-out show include David Gilmour, Pete Townsend, Steven Tyler, Billy Gibbons, Kirk Hammett and others.