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.
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How Greg Lake Stumbled Into His Famous Yuletide Song, ‘I Believe in Father Christmas’
Greg Lake was in a creative logjam when he started singing a familiar Christmas standard over a new riff that stubbornly refused to go away.
Song of the Year: 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards
Should David Bowie, Metallica, the Rolling Stones or Paul Simon earn Ultimate Classic Rock's Song of the Year award? You decide.
When Paul McCartney Introduced Wings With ‘Wild Life’
They eventually sold millions and millions of records, but the band didn’t exactly start out on a roll.
Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop and David Bowie Earn Grammy Nominations
Here are the just-announced classic rock nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards.
David Bowie Snubbed? Metallica Miscategorized? A Grammy Official Explains
Bill Freimuth, senior vice president of awards at the Recording Academy, discusses the 2016 Grammy nominations.
Top 20 Classic Rock Songs of 2016
In a singles-focused period for the music industry, this list shows how stars who rose to fame in a different era can still hold their own.
Watch the Rolling Stones’ New Video For ‘Ride ‘Em On Down’
"Ride 'Em On Down" arrives today as part of 'Blue and Lonesome', the Rolling Stones' first original studio effort since 2005's 'A Bigger Bang.'
AC/DC and Rolling Stones Make Top 10 List of World’s Highest-Paid Musicians
Both got there in remarkable fashion.
Metallica, Soundgarden and Others Set to Appear at Rock on the Range
Metallica and Soundgarden headline Rock on the Range, set for next May in Columbus, Ohio.
Eagles Aren’t Reuniting With Glenn Frey’s Son, Don Henley Confirms
Don Henley is stressing that the Eagles are finished, despite an earlier suggestion that they might reform with the late Glenn Frey's son.
35 Years Ago: The Cars Edge Toward Pop Stardom on ‘Shake It Up’
After 1980's more adventuresome 'Panorama' "only" went platinum, the Cars decided to have a little fun.
How Genesis Began an Exciting New Era on ‘Nursery Cryme’
This served more as a signpost for future breakthroughs than a stand-alone accomplishment.