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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The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Turns 50
The Beatles' groundbreaking seventh studio album, Revolver, turns 50 years old this week.
30 Years Ago: Sting Finds His Groove With a New Band on ‘Bring on the Night’
Restless in the Police, Sting did something that came naturally: He shook things up.
How Journey Tweaked Their Lineup and Went Supernova With ‘Escape’
They were on the verge of something big in 1980 – but only after a period of sudden adversity.
1986’s Best Alternative Albums
Diffuser counts down the very best albums from 1986.
Def Leppard Reportedly Set to Tour With Poison Again
Poison frontman Bret Michaels confirmed the pairing, though further details weren't yet available.
Hear Led Zeppelin’s Unreleased BBC Version of ‘Communication Breakdown’
Check out Led Zeppelin's 1971 take on "Communication Breakdown," one of eight previously unreleased songs on the upcoming expanded 'Complete BBC Sessions.'
Joe Walsh Isn’t Voting for Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump
Joe Walsh thinks too much emphasis has been placed on presidential politics. In fact, he's far more focused on local races.
August 2016 New Music Releases
Ultimate Classic Rock takes a look at the best classic rock new music releases for the month of August 2016.
George Harrison’s Estate Calls Republican Use of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ ‘Offensive’
They did make a helpful suggestion for replacing it.
Ozzy Osbourne’s 10 Craziest TV Moments
Between celebrated stints in Black Sabbath, singer Ozzy Osbourne became a huge television star.
Woodstock Promoters Want Republicans With Similar Logo to Share Their Values
Woodstock's co-producers say they've noticed the similarity between the logos for their 1969 festival and the Republican National Convention – and they'd like to see organizers go one step further.
Preview the Premiere Episode of Ozzy Osbourne’s New History Channel Show
Jack and Ozzy Osbourne promise travels from Roswell, N.M., to Stonehenge on a journey to uncover history's more offbeat stories – from ghosts to cannibalism to aliens.