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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Rush Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart Dies
The band completed their final tour in 2015.
Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Named Best-Selling Vinyl LP of the ’10s
Only one original album from the past decade appears on Nielsen Music's list.
2020 New Music Releases
The year actually got off to a pretty fast start before a novel coronavirus shut things down.
How False Beatles Rumors Almost Derailed the Concerts for Kampuchea
Cool old-school-meets-new-school cast played four shows meant to raise money for war-torn country.
Why Joe Walsh Got So Serious With ‘So What’
This gold-selling No. 11 hit also hinted at his next career move.
Chris Cornell’s Widow Is Suing Soundgarden
The dispute apparently traces back to seven unreleased songs.
How Neil Young Roared Back With ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
This late-period triumph couldn't have been created in a more offhanded manner.
December 2019 New Music Releases
It's rare to have an important album still left unheard so late. This year is different.
5 Reasons the Doobie Brothers Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
They've had huge hits and health issues, breakups and hiccups, and seemingly countless comings and goings, then reunion and triumph.
John Paul Jones Discography
This catalog will always live in the shadow of Led Zeppelin. But he's been doing other, sometimes notably offbeat things.
Hear Steve Perry’s Newest Christmas Song, ‘Silver Bells’
He released "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" during the 2018 holiday season.
5 Years Ago: Allman Brothers Band Play Their Last Show
This final concert was followed by seasons of loss.