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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Danny Seraphine Blasts ‘Revisionist’ Chicago-Produced Documentary
Though it aired on CNN during prime time, the program was actually produced by the nephew of one of the current band members.
2017 Classic Rock Preview: What to Expect From Over 100 Big Acts
Looking ahead to 2017, some things are clear in the world of classic rock – while others most certainly are not.
Aerosmith Featured in New Pinball Machine
Nine of Aerosmith's hit songs will included in this new arcade-quality machine from Stern Pinball.
Rick Wakeman Won’t Be Attending Yes’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The recognition arrived too late for Yes' stalwart co-founding bassist Chris Squire, who died in the summer of 2015.
Journey, Yes, ELO and Pearl Jam Elected Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The 32nd annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for April 7 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
AC/DC Alumni Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd Are Talking
They apparently discussed a shared passion for racing, rather than music – but we can dream, right?
When Genesis Said Goodbye to Steve Hackett on ‘Wind & Wuthering’
This feels autumnal, less direct than their later projects – and there's a reason for that.
Paul McCartney Announces Expanded Reissue of ‘Flowers in the Dirt’
'Flowers in the Dirt' is the 10th installment in Paul McCartney's Grammy-winning Archive Collection.
2017 New Music Releases
Ultimate Classic Rock offers a comprehensive, continuously updated list of 2017 New Music Releases.
Pink Floyd to Reissue ‘The Final Cut’ and ‘Momentary Lapse of Reason’ on Vinyl
Pink Floyd returns to their '80s era output for a pair of new vinyl reissues.
Tour of the Year: 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards
You decide who wins Tour of the Year honors in the 2015 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards.
Bob Krasnow, Ex-Elektra Chairman and Co-Founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dies
Bob Krasnow signed a series of music legends along the way, including Metallica, the Cars, Prince, Dave Mason and Captain Beefheart, among many others.