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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Brian Johnson to Host New Online Radio Program, ‘The Producers’
As the name implies, the long-time AC/DC frontman will explore the lives and work of some of rock's best-known producers.
Beastie Boys’ Mike D to Launch Beats 1 Radio Show
Mike D promises to play music from across a broad spectrum, while bringing in artists like Slaves – with whom the rapper has recorded recently.
Steven Tyler Says Lack of Communication With Joe Perry Has Him Worried
By all accounts, Joe Perry is recovering well after a health scare, but long-time Aerosmith bandmate Steven Tyler is worried anyway.
Rolling Stones’ ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ Appears in New PetSmart Commercial
It's not hard to find a cool usage of a Rolling Stones song in a commercial – but this, unfortunately, is simply confusing.
Hollywood Vampires Tour Will Continue, Joe Perry’s Status Still Unclear
Alice Cooper has confirmed that the Hollywood Vampires tour will continue, though there is still no new information on the condition of an ailing Joe Perry.
Alleged Chris Cornell Stalker Arrested Outside Louisville Concert
Venues along Chris Cornell's on-going solo tour had been warned to be on the look out for Jessica Robbins.
Led Zeppelin Publishing Company Seeks $613,000 in Attorney Fees After Court Victory
To the winner go the spoils – or in this case, Led Zeppelin's legal expenses.
Cliff Williams Will Retire After AC/DC’s Current Tour
His departure leaves Chris Slade – who had an earlier stint from 1989-94 – as the most veteran member of AC/DC after Angus Young.
Listen to Civil Twilight’s Haunting Take on ‘Dancing With Myself’ by Billy Idol
South Africa's Civil Twilight has drilled down into the heartbreaking emotional center of Billy Idol's "Dancing With Myself."
How Tom Petty Tried to Stay on a Roll With ‘Into the Great Wide Open’
Stirring success of 'Full Moon Fever' was notable for what it didn't include, and he intended to address that.
Eddie Money Denies ‘Downright Evil’ Claims in Ex-Drummer’s Lawsuit
Eddie Money details how a longtime relationship with former drummer Glenn Symmonds broke down.
Pink Floyd’s Recording Studio Is Being Turned Into Condos
All in all, it's just another apartment complex.