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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Moody Blues Probably Will Never Record Again
Recent solo efforts by both Justin Hayward and John Lodge may be the closest fans will ever get to more new music from the Moody Blues.
Update: Is David Lee Roth’s New Song a Farewell to Van Halen? Yes, Maybe
Tucked away inside the latest episode of David Lee Roth's 'Roth Show' was a mournful new song – and it's resulted in some ruminating among Van Halen fans.
Chicago Albums Ranked Worst to Best
This list reminds us once more of the opposing forces that always drove the band.
Guns N’ Roses Will Play Another Reunion Concert
As for who will be on stage with the previously announced trio of core Guns N' Roses members? That's still unconfirmed.
Elton John, ‘Wonderful Crazy Night': Album Review
On paper, Elton John's rollicking Wonderful Crazy Night sounds like it should have been a blockbuster.
Super Bowl 50’s Classic Rock Commercials
Super Bowl 50 offered another Sunday of pro football pageantry in 2016 – sandwiched in between some of the best commercials of the year.
The Day the Eagles Fired Don Felder
Only two members had enjoyed longer tenures when he was let go. They were the only two who mattered.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Bring an 89-Year-Old Grandmother Onstage for ‘Dancing in the Dark’
In a move that recalled the song's MTV-era roots, Bruce Springsteen invited a girl onstage for his and the E Street Band's rendition of "Dancing in the Dark" last night.
Super Bowl 49’s Best Classic Rock Commercials
Here's a look back at the best classic-rock commercials from 2015's Super Bowl XLIX.
Vinny Appice Says Jimmy Bain’s Death Was Leaked Before His Family Knew
"Within an hour and a half," Jimmy Bain's longtime bandmate says, "it was all over the internet and confirmed by people that have no business confirming anything."