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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Phil Collins Announces New Memoir, ‘Not Dead Yet’
In case you were wondering, a new autobiography reminds everyone that Phil Collins is not dead yet.
Tom Petty Hopes to Present Expanded ‘Wildflowers’ on Future Tour
If Tom Petty can finally nail down a long-planned reissue of 'Wildflowers,' he wants to play an expanded version of the 1994 solo project in concert in 2017.
July 2016 New Music Releases
Ultimate Classic Rock takes a look at the best classic rock new music releases for the month of July.
Paul McCartney Discovered the Meaning of Life but Can’t Figure Out His Notes
The only thing worse than not knowing the meaning of life, as Paul McCartney can tell you, is knowing but being unable to decipher your own transcription.
Jury Set in Led Zeppelin Plagiarism Trial, After Huge Fan Is Dismissed
The group reviewing evidence in a trail to decide whether "Stairway to Heaven" featured a copied riff won't include one of Led Zeppelin's biggest fans.
Axl Rose Teases Possible New Music with Guns N’ Roses and Angus Young
Axl Rose's twin tours with AC/DC and Guns N' Roses appears to have sparked something creatively.
Steven Tyler Announces First Solo Album, ‘We’re All Somebody From Somewhere’
Steven Tyler has filled out the specifics on his long-awaited debut album.
Bad Company and Joe Walsh’s ‘One Hell of a Night’ Tour: Exclusive Photos and Video
The tour, which began May 12 in Dallas and continues through July 3 in Nashville, has been appropriately dubbed "One Hell of a Night."
Beck Releases Danceable Single ‘Wow’ in Advance of New Album
The track advances an as-yet-unnamed full-length studio followup to 2014's Grammy-winning 'Morning Phase.'
Axl Rose Won’t Sign Autographs Anymore
Fans can blame those who sell this valuable merchandise on auction sites like eBay.
Angus Young Says Axl Rose Wants to Continue With AC/DC
Angus Young admits that he's not sure what's ahead for AC/DC. One thing's for sure, however: Axl Rose is ready to keep going.
Nikki Sixx Wants to Bury the Hatchet With Kiss
Motley Crue star Nikki Sixx says an ongoing feud with Kiss makes them "look like a bunch of old women fighting."