Nick DeRiso

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.

‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’

Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.

Pogues’ Troubled Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies at 65

They brilliantly combined traditional Irish music and punk rock, scoring a holiday classic with 'Fairytale in New York.'

John Lennon’s Killer Said, ‘Gee, I’m Sorry I Ruined Your Night’

Upcoming Apple+ docu-series reveals new first-hand accounts from witnesses.

Classic Rock’s 20 Worst Lyrics

Some are bad poetry, while others spark head-scratching confusion. Still others are just plain wrong.

Daryl Hall Has Filed a Sealed Lawsuit Against John Oates

He's said "it's very annoying to be a duo."

Top 40 Classic Rock Lyrics

Some are smart, some are funny. Some even rise to the level of poetry. And some are about getting loaded.

December 2023 New Music Releases

Music industry engines usually begin to idle each December, but this year is a bit different.

Geddy Lee Can’t Decide Which Rush Album Is the Worst

Selecting their best album came easier – as did his favorite project by someone else.

Classic Rock’s 20 Worst Mistakes

Some mishaps are eventually forgotten over a lengthy career. Others have bigger implications.

The One Great Song on These Terrible Albums

They're unquestionably bad but somehow still have a noteworthy moment to recommend.

Top 10 Beatles Solo No. 1 Singles

Almost 20 chart-toppers followed the band's turn-of-the-'70s demise, but they weren't all created equally.

Doors, Motley Crue and Faces Top Black Friday Record Store Day

Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell and Gov't Mule also part of a long list of gift ideas for the holiday season.

Roger Waters, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon Redux': Album Review

Where there once were soaring interludes, he now offers grave, grumbled new commentary.

October 2023 New Music Releases

Recent months have been defined by box sets and expanded reissues – but this one is different.

40 Years Ago: A Black Rock Icon Shapes David Bowie’s ‘Modern Love’

Hint: It wasn't Nile Rodgers.

40 Years Ago: Elvis Costello Breaks in America but Hates It

He wanted a hit. That is until he got one.