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
Watch Ross Valory’s Latin-Fired ‘Wild Kingdom’ Video: Exclusive Premiere
Original Journey bassist is joined by two members of Santana for propulsive track.
Ranking All 52 Journey Songs From the ’80s
They sang about the lovin' things. But which one was best?
Eagles Trial Reveals New Don Henley Teen Overdose Details
Never-before-seen documents from an unrelated legal matter contradict what he's long maintained about this ugly incident.
March 2024 New Music Releases
Heavy metal fans will have reason to rejoin next month.
Why Don’t Rock Bands Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show Anymore?
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was still a high school freshman when the last act performed.
’80s No. 1 Rock Songs From Worst to Best
So much about the era is retold by these smash hits.
10 Worst Paul McCartney Albums
With more than 35 related studio releases, there were bound to be a few stumbles.
20 Protest Songs That Changed History
Some are so catchy that listeners might miss their hard truths.
February 2024 New Music Releases
Look for an update of a Paul McCartney favorite and solo turns by two of hard rock's best-known guitarists.
2024 New Music Releases
The coming year promises some heavy sounds.