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
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John Lennon’s Killer Said, ‘Gee, I’m Sorry I Ruined Your Night’
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Classic Rock’s 20 Worst Lyrics
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Behind-the-scenes details and lesser-known information about some of the biggest bands.
The Best Song From Every Eagles Album
A lot changed over the years, but everything – including this list – ultimately centered on Glenn Frey and Don Henley.
Daryl Hall Has Filed a Sealed Lawsuit Against John Oates
He's said "it's very annoying to be a duo."
40 Years Ago: U2 Become Arena-Rockers on ‘Under a Blood Red Sky’
A lot of things went wrong before this live project helped made them one of the '80s' biggest concert acts.
Rock Music’s 25 Craziest Conspiracy Theories
Which stories are true, and which aren't? Let's count them down.
Neil Young Leaves Twitter Over Elon Musk’s Controversial Comments
He joins a growing list of boycotters, including Apple and Disney.
How ZZ Top Began Their ’80s Transformation
'Deguello' was their last album of the '70s – and in more ways than one.
How Fans Actually Shaped ‘100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong’
This gold-selling collection didn't just name-check his most ardent followers. They were part of the process.