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.

10 Surprising Songs Never Performed Live by the Beatles

Ranking the most astonishing concert omissions – together and as solo artists.

40 Years Ago: Foreigner Change Gears With ‘Waiting for a Girl Like You’

No. 2 smash ballad altered their career trajectory forever.

Hear Eric Clapton’s Latest Protest Song, ‘This Has Gotta Stop’

He's still frustrated, but new single moves beyond recent lockdown-related complaints.

The Most Underrated Song on Each LP by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

On more than one occasion, the Rolling Stones were strengthened by the duo's time away.

Eric Clapton Sets Only 2021 North American Shows

His touring band will include Paul Carrack of Squeeze and Mike + the Mechanics.

The Most Underrated Song From Each David Gilmour and Roger Waters LP

Their shared time together brought Pink Floyd's highest acclaim, but it never seemed to come easy.

June 2021 New Music Releases

There's very good news for fans of Styx – and the latest installment of RSD Drops, with a slew of exclusive and limited-edition finds.

40 Years Ago: Nick Mason’s Solo Debut ‘Fictitious Sports’ Takes a Surprising Turn

He had left 'The Wall' behind before Pink Floyd finished mixing the troubled project, determined to reengage with music again.

Ron Wood Says He’s Beaten Cancer Again

Rolling Stones guitarist reveals diagnosis of rare form of the disease during lockdown.

Why Van Halen Didn’t Change Band Names When Sammy Hagar Joined

David Lee Roth's replacement eventually helped the group to four consecutive chart-topping albums.

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Announces New Memoir, ‘The Lives of Brian’

"I've gone from choirboy to rock 'n' roll singer," he says. "And now I've gone and written a bloody book about it."

40 Classic Rock Songs With #$&%-ing Curse Words

The music of youth rebellion was bound to say something naughty, right?