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.
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35 Years Ago: INXS Continues Hot Streak With ‘New Sensation’
Future Top 5 single languished while the Australian group continued to build its brand.
50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder’s ‘Sunshine of My Life’ Somehow Finds Joy in Pain
His love for Syreeta Wright endured even in heartbreak.
40 Years Ago: U2 Dives Headlong Into Love With ‘Two Hearts Beat as One’
Their third album 'War,' like all other wars, still had time for a flicker of passion.
45 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Finds Hope Amid Second Wings Split
There's a reason "With a Little Luck" has a yacht-rock vibe: It was actually recorded on a boat.
April 2023 New Music Releases
Slate includes the spring edition of Record Store Day and more.
Journey Reunion Stirs 50 Years of Memories for Gregg Rolie
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee also built the foundation for Santana.
40 Years Ago: Why David Bowie Regretted ‘Let’s Dance’ So Much
His biggest hit found a home on his first platinum album.
Eric Clapton Leads All-Star Tribute Concert for Jeff Beck
Already confirmed guests include Rod Stewart, Billy Gibbons and Derek Trucks, among others.
How Deen Castronovo’s Revolution Saints Rebuilt on ‘Eagle Flight': Exclusive Interview
Journey drummer turned frontman discusses his first album with Joel Hoekstra and Jeff Pilson.
50 Years Ago: Imploding Faces Uncover Timeless Truths in ‘Ooh La La’
Rod Stewart initially rejected the single before covering it 25 years later.