Nick DeRiso

Nick DeRiso is associate editor of Ultimate Classic Rock. Named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in newspapers, he previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.

25 Totally Crazy Music Conspiracy Theories

Insane, and maybe untrue, stories about famous people have been around for ages.

7 days ago

Which Hall of Fame Bands Hated Each Other the Most?

These bandmates totally hate each other. And some fancy statue isn't going to change that.

8 days ago

72 Musicians Who Are Totally Lying About Their Names

Their names are forever etched in our collective musical memory – or are they?

21 days ago

5 Years Ago: David Bowie Begins a Final Career Resurgence on ‘The Next Day’

With 'The Next Day,' David Bowie never sounded more like himself – whatever that was.

a month ago

March 2018 New Music Releases

March springs forward with new music from a legendary metal band, and plenty of live and archival material from other longtime favorites.

2 months ago

Styx, Joan Jett and Tesla Join Together for U.S. Summer Tour

Styx and Joan Jett will hit the road as co-headliners beginning on May 30.

2 months ago

Elton John Retiring From Road After ‘Farewell’ Tour

Elton John will mount a three-year farewell tour, then leave the road forever.

3 months ago

Def Leppard and Journey Confirm 2018 Tour Together

Def Leppard and Journey have confirmed one of rock's worst-kept recent secrets.

3 months ago

Bon Jovi Announce 2018 Dates, Expanded Edition of Latest Album

Bon Jovi have announced a spring leg for their ongoing This House Is Not for Sale Tour, along with plans to add a pair of new songs to a re-release of the band's most recent album.

3 months ago

Eric Clapton Says He’s ‘Going Deaf’

Eric Clapton is facing health issues beyond the chronic nerve problems that have affected his back and hands.

3 months ago

Queen Will Receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Queen already has two recordings in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

3 months ago

John Mellencamp’s ‘Plain Spoken’ Concert Film Headed to Netflix

'Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theater' was recorded in October 2016 during the final leg of John Mellencamp's 120-date Plain Spoken Tour.

3 months ago