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
The Biggest No. 1 Rock Songs of the ’70s
It wasn't easy staying atop the Billboard Hot 100 for three or more weeks.
‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.
Pogues’ Troubled Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies at 65
They brilliantly combined traditional Irish music and punk rock, scoring a holiday classic with 'Fairytale in New York.'
John Lennon’s Killer Said, ‘Gee, I’m Sorry I Ruined Your Night’
Upcoming Apple+ docu-series reveals new first-hand accounts from witnesses.
100 Metal Facts You Might Not Know
Behind-the-scenes details and lesser-known information about some of the biggest bands.
Rolling Stones Album Art: The Stories Behind 27 Famous LP Covers
Their narrative could often be broadly understood from the vantage point of any local music-store shelf.
50 Years Ago: Ringo Starr’s ‘Ringo’ Becomes a Partial Beatles Reunion
At this point, he'd yet to record a proper pop album as a solo artist.
Daryl Hall Has Filed a Sealed Lawsuit Against John Oates
He's said "it's very annoying to be a duo."
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.
The ’80s Most Outrageous Rock Fashions
Dig out your hairspray and shoulder pads!
December 2023 New Music Releases
Music industry engines usually begin to idle each December, but this year is a bit different.