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
Abbey Road Console Used by the Beatles Goes Up for Sale
Named REDD.37 after its design team in EMI's Record Engineering Development Department, the desk was used by the Beatles through the making of 'Let It Be.'
How Hall and Oates Perfected New Wave Soul on ‘Private Eyes’
The duo's first-ever Top 5 'Billboard' hit album might just be their best.
Paul McCartney Joined by Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffett at Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
Maybe it’s true that money can’t buy you love. But it can get you a private performance by some very famous people – including a Beatles legend.
Watch Phil Collins Recreate ‘Easy Lover’ With ‘Hamilton’ Star
This is Phil Collins' highest-profile performance yet in what has been a tentative return from retirement.
Why Hall and Oates Became Restless on ‘Bigger Than Both of Us’
Even the biggest moment on here, the snarky hit "Rich Girl," offered a twist.
Axl Rose and Bob Weir Have Been Reborn as Garbage Pail Kids
They're part of a new series of limited-edition Garbage Pail Kids stickers celebrating the summer music festival season.
24 Chaotic Moments From AC/DC’s ‘Rock or Bust’ Tour
A look back at a tumultuous period for AC/DC as they released and toured behind 'Rock or Bust.'
Check Out Timothy B. Schmit’s Rootsy New Song, ‘Red Dirt Road’
"Red Dirt Road" advances Timothy B. Schmit's first album since the Eagles officially called it quits following the sudden death of Glenn Frey.
Kiss and Dead Daisies Concert Pauses as Tornado Passes
The show resumed once a National Weather Service warning expired, but not before Dead Daisies were forced off the stage.
Hear Led Zeppelin’s Previously Unreleased Song ‘Sunshine Woman’
Jimmy Page has been frank about this song's poor fidelity. Still, new Zeppelin is new Zeppelin, right?
Perfect Attendance, Zero Drama: Guns N’ Roses Wrap Up Their U.S. Reunion Tour
Over a total of 32 stops with Guns N' Roses that bookended 13 others with AC/DC, Axl Rose emerged as rock's model citizen.
Styx and Don Felder Announce Las Vegas Concert Residency
Don Felder appeared with Styx and Foreigner as part of the Soundtrack of Summer tour a couple of years ago.