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.

72 Musicians Who Are Totally Lying About Their Names

Their names are forever etched in our collective musical memory – or are they?

Stevie Nicks Just Learned Christine McVie Was Ill Last Weekend

"See you on the other side, my love," she says. "Don't forget me."

Why Van Halen Didn’t Change Band Names When Sammy Hagar Joined

David Lee Roth's replacement eventually helped the group to four consecutive chart-topping albums.

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Announces New Memoir, ‘The Lives of Brian’

"I've gone from choirboy to rock 'n' roll singer," he says. "And now I've gone and written a bloody book about it."

35 Years Ago: Space Shuttle Challenger Breaks Apart on Live TV

We've been told that a nation watched in horror as the space shuttle exploded. But that's not exactly what happened.

Foo Fighters’ New Single ‘Waiting on a War’ Ponders a Dark Future

Third single from 'Medicine at Midnight' was inspired by a conversation frontman Dave Grohl had with his young daughter.

35 Years Ago: ‘Spies Like Us’ Falters When It Gets to the Spy Part

This action comedy actually began life as a sort of homage to the legendary 'Road' pictures starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

Alan Parker, Director of ‘Pink Floyd: The Wall,’ Dies at 76

He was initially unhappy with the project, admitting as much in early '80s-era press material.

How COVID-19 Suddenly Halted Music, and What May Be Next

At first, the threat actually ran parallel to business as usual.

How Technology Might Help Live Music Survive COVID-19

Crafty entrepreneurs and forward-thinking inventors are trying to smooth the way for a return to concerts and club shows.

Why the Black Crowes Don’t Want to Record a New Album Yet

Their planned reunion tour is set to begin in June, unless the novel coronavirus pandemic postpones things.

Why the Coronavirus Is Now Threatening Concerts and Festivals

As worry grows over large gatherings, could COVID-19 lead to cancellation of rock's biggest season?