Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor. He was named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, and previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: George Harrison Digs Deeper on ‘Living in the Material World’
'All Things Must Pass' moved with a euphoric rumble, while the follow-up settled into an often questioning seriousness.
Ringo Starr Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Some LPs that initially failed to create much commercial interest ended up growing in both fan and critical estimation.
How Rod Stewart Reconnected With Ron Wood for ‘Unplugged … and Seated’
Former bandmates in the Jeff Beck Group and Faces rediscovered their pleasingly ragged past.
June 2023 New Music Releases
Just because Record Store Day has come and gone doesn't mean there aren't still plenty of good reasons to stop by.
20 Beatles Songs That John Lennon Hated
He tore into deep cuts, treasured favorites and no less than four tracks that reached No. 1.
45 Years Ago: Joe Walsh Hits His Stride on ‘But Seriously Folks’
Even casual fans will notice signature elements of the Eagles sound throughout.
Bands With No Original Members
Not everybody can be U2.
10 Worst Eagles Songs
They scored four No. 1 albums and five No. 1 singles, but not every track went the distance.
40 Years Ago: The Fixx Looks Inward on Breakthrough ‘Saved by Zero’
Singer Cy Curnin was in a contemplative mood as his group began to emerge from college radio.
Steven Tyler Asks Judge to Toss Portion of Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Aerosmith singer admitted to the long-ago incident in 2011's 'Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?'
40 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Simply Rages Through ‘Not Now John’
More than a half dozen F-bombs littered the original album version.
Jonathan Cain Looks Back as Journey’s 50th Anniversary Dates End
He discusses sparking from the first with Steve Perry and his role in getting Deen Castronovo back in the lineup.