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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Two Missing Rocklahoma Fans Found Dead
Two 20-year-old Rocklahoma fans missing for weeks have been found drowned in a submerged car in faraway Lake Eufaula.
New Rolling Stones Reissues Combine Clear Vinyl, Album Art Lithographs
You'll have a chance to experience three classic Rolling Stones in a whole new way this month as part of an inventive art series.
How ‘Back to the Egg’ Became Wings’ Last, Most Frustrating LP
Rebuilt lineup hinted at interesting new things to come from Paul McCartney in the future.
Watch Ed Sheeran Cover Iron Maiden
Watch as sweet-voiced pop singer Ed Sheeran, in one of the stranger recent musical juxtapositions, covers Judas Priest's "Run to the Hills" on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Rush to Film New Concert DVD
Rush will film both of their Toronto performances this month, returning for a hometown concert recording for the first time since their 'Test for Echo' dates nearly two decades ago.
Heaven Frontman Allan Fryer Dies
Allan Fryer, singer for the Australian band Heaven who once auditioned to front AC/DC, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Paul McCartney Albums Ranked Worst to Best
From Wings to solo, from 'Band on the Run' to 'Driving Rain,' we stack up his albums from worst to best.
Led Zeppelin Remasters: ‘Presence,’ ‘In Through the Out Door,’ ‘Coda’ Release Date and Details Revealed
Details on the final three expanded Led Zeppelin remasters have emerged, including extra tracks and release dates.
You Think You Know Alice Cooper?
Vincent Furnier rose to fame, of course, under the assumed name of Alice Cooper – but it wasn't his first one.
Tom Petty Releases Lost Song From ‘Wildflowers’ Era, Announces New Album
Tom Petty has just released "Somewhere Under Heaven," co-written with Mike Campbell for 1994's Wildflowers but left unheard until now.