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
All 84 Eagles Songs Ranked Worst to Best
They made their legend in a veritable blink of an eye.
2024 New Music Releases
The coming year promises some heavy sounds.
‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.
Genesis Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
These intriguing outside projects explored areas of their songcraft that might have gone forever undiscovered.
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.
Ranking 35 Classic Rock Songs Not Sung by the Lead Singer
Looking back on those times when the frontman took a backseat.
Classic Rock’s 20 Worst Lyrics
Some are bad poetry, while others spark head-scratching confusion. Still others are just plain wrong.
Daryl Hall Has Filed a Sealed Lawsuit Against John Oates
He's said "it's very annoying to be a duo."
Neil Young Leaves Twitter Over Elon Musk’s Controversial Comments
He joins a growing list of boycotters, including Apple and Disney.