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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Queen Dominate New Scientific Study of History’s Most Addictive Songs
Queen finished with three of the Top 10 earworms of all time, according to researchers at the University of St. Andrews.
Abbey Road Console Used by the Beatles Goes Up for Sale
Named REDD.37 after its design team in EMI's Record Engineering Development Department, the desk was used by the Beatles through the making of 'Let It Be.'
Paul McCartney Joined by Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffett at Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
Maybe it’s true that money can’t buy you love. But it can get you a private performance by some very famous people – including a Beatles legend.
Graham Nash Opens Up About Rift With David Crosby, but Won’t Rule Out Reunion
Graham Nash said a series of things led to his recent estrangement from longtime musical partner David Crosby, one that has essentially ended Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Axl Rose and Bob Weir Have Been Reborn as Garbage Pail Kids
They're part of a new series of limited-edition Garbage Pail Kids stickers celebrating the summer music festival season.
Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi Are Speaking Again
Jon Bon Jovi and former Bon Jovi bandmate Richie Sambora are apparently ready to patch things up.
Robert Plant Will Perform at 80th Birthday Concert for Bill Wyman
The Bill Wyman Birthday Gala, set for Oct. 28, is part of a series of London-based BluesFest shows held through Oct. 30.
Pat Benatar’s Life With Neil Giraldo Is Being Turned Into a Broadway Musical
Neil Giraldo was Pat Benatar's lead guitarist as she shot to fame, and they fell in love along the way.
Slash Has Recorded a New Version of Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’
Slash updated the 1972 hit in honor of a stuntman's attempt to complete Evel Knievel's jump across Idaho's Snake River Canyon.
The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Turns 50
The Beatles' groundbreaking seventh studio album, Revolver, turns 50 years old this week.
How Journey Tweaked Their Lineup and Went Supernova With ‘Escape’
They were on the verge of something big in 1980 – but only after a period of sudden adversity.
Def Leppard Reportedly Set to Tour With Poison Again
Poison frontman Bret Michaels confirmed the pairing, though further details weren't yet available.
Joe Walsh Isn’t Voting for Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump
Joe Walsh thinks too much emphasis has been placed on presidential politics. In fact, he's far more focused on local races.
Ozzy Osbourne’s 10 Craziest TV Moments
Between celebrated stints in Black Sabbath, singer Ozzy Osbourne became a huge television star.
Ginger Baker Is ‘Okay’ After Open-Heart Surgery
Ginger Baker has emerged from surgery following diagnosis of an as-yet-undisclosed "major" heart condition.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Says Farewell Won’t Be Any Time Soon
Joe Perry is pumping the brakes on the talk surrounding a farewell tour for Aerosmith, saying the band is still taking things one step at a time.