Nick DeRiso

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.

Stevie Nicks Just Learned Christine McVie Was Ill Last Weekend

"See you on the other side, my love," she says. "Don't forget me."

35 Years Ago: ‘Less Than Zero’ Soundtrack Confronts Music’s New Landscape

Newer, more aggressive sounds were pushing aside so-called classic rock, and Rick Rubin was standing at the nexus of it all.

40 Years Ago: Toto ‘IV': Beyond ‘Africa’

Their lone chart-topper remains a concert sing-along staple and their signature song. But there's more to the LP.

Eagles Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide

Glenn Frey's partnership with Don Henley formed the band's centerpiece, but they've gone on without him.

40 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Punch Back With ‘Hang Fire’

Single boasted a hard-eyed relevance that was worlds away from their most recent work.

40 Years Ago: ‘Beatles Movie Medley’ Cashes in on Two Crazes

Single was deleted just two years later and has never reappeared on compact disc, vinyl, download or streaming platforms.

Steely Dan Drop Aimee Mann From Opening Slot on 2022 Tour

Donald Fagen is refuting her assertion that the decision was made based on gender.

Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel Albums Ranked Worst to Best

They led Genesis through their most celebrated eras. Here's what happened next.

Bands With No Original Members

Not everybody can be U2.

Five Reasons Eurythmics Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Their true legacy lies not in the singles, or even the distinctive videos, but in their tireless search for the new.