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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Kevin Cronin Says He’ll ‘Always Hold Out Hope’ for REO Speedwagon
He's set to return for a handful of previously scheduled shows after the group suddenly imploded.
Scam Artist Posed as Ritchie Blackmore to Steal Almost $184,000
Terminally ill 81-year-old victim was a former classmate of the ex-Deep Purple cofounder.
See Which Music Videos Have Suddenly Returned to YouTube
They disappeared during a disagreement between YouTube and a publishing rights organization.
Ten Years After Splits With a Promise to Return
Stalwart drummer Ric Lee plans to reorganize next year with new collaborators.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Shows Canceled After Health Emergency
They left the road this week before a scheduled concert in Anchorage, Alaska.
Billy Joel Adds More Concert Stops With Sting
They began sharing stages at scattered concerts back in February.
The Cure Returns After 16 Years With ‘Songs of a Lost World’
Listen to the advance single "Alone," which follows 2008's Top 20 Billboard hit '4:13 Dream.'
How Foreigner’s Lost Lou Gramm-Era Song Was Finally Completed
Former frontman joins UCR to discuss the long and winding road taken by 'Turning Back the Time.'
October 2024 New Music Releases
Look for deep dives into key moments in rock history and the return of a seminal punk band.
George Harrison’s ‘Material World’ Returns With Expanded Reissue
New limited-edition super deluxe edition spans 2CDs, 2LPs and a Blu-ray with a Dolby Atmos mix.
Sting Brings His New Trio to North America: Set List and Videos
At 72, the busy Sting has also scheduled tandem stadium shows with Billy Joel.
How REO Speedwagon Came to an Emotional End
Two longtime members were sidelined with different ailments before their sudden retirement.