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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Bob Dylan Won’t Be Attending Nobel Prize Ceremony
This ends a lengthy period of confusion about Bob Dylan's response to one of writing's most prestigious awards.
Queen Are Considering Recording New Music With Adam Lambert
Roger Taylor says it's "quite possible" Queen will record new songs with singer Adam Lambert in the future.
UPDATED: Jimmy Page Accused of Spying by Neighbor Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams claims that Jimmy Page has become "mentally ill" since the former Take That star received official approval to move forward with long-disputed renovation plans.
Top 10 Leon Russell Songs
This list may arrive as a kind of affirmation, if you were a huge fan. More likely, however, is that you never knew Leon Russell wrote so many great songs.
Why John Lennon’s ‘Menlove Ave.’ Shouldn’t Have Been Overlooked
This posthumous release served as a powerful reminder of what went wrong, and a glimpse into what might have been.
Watch Paul McCartney Take the Mannequin Challenge, With ‘Black Beatles’ Playing
Paul McCartney included the new Top 10 single by Rae Sremmurd in a mannequin challenge video.
Watch the Rolling Stones’ Video for ‘Hate to See You Go’
"Hate to See You Go" is one of several songs on the new Rolling Stones album that were originally made famous by Little Walter, including the title track.
Listen to Foo Fighters Cover Rush’s ‘2112 Overture’
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are giving Rush fans a sneak preview of bonus content from the upcoming 40th anniversary '2112' box set.
Rockers With Presidents
A look back at those times when rock and the presidency intersected.
Rush Won’t Go Forward Without All Three Current Members
"We always said that if the three of us aren't on board," Rush's Geddy Lee confirms, "we don't do a thing."
When Journey Powered Up for Resurgent ‘Trial by Fire,’ Then Disintegrated
If this short-lived reunion sounded like a return to form, that was because the work – a lot of it - had finally paid off.
Chicago Replace Longtime Singer and Bassist Jason Scheff
Singer/bassist Jason Scheff, who took over for Peter Cetera before 1986’s Chicago '18,' had cited "family health reasons" for a leave of absence back in May.