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.

Beatles Album Opening Songs Ranked From Worst to Best

Even casual fans are likely familiar with these tracks, since a trio of them went to No. 1.

Bruce Springsteen Reveals Plans for Five-Disc ‘Tracks III’ Box

He hints that new music might be on the horizon, too.

July 2025 New Music Releases

Look for albums from the resurgent Styx, the reuniting Alice Cooper group and the remastered Jethro Tull.

REO Speedwagon Singer Miraculously Survives Car Crash

He fell asleep and rolled his car Sunday night on Interstate 57 outside Champaign, Illinois.

Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers

Few are the artists who find success with a second group. Which one tops them all?

Lindsey Buckingham Albums Ranked Worst to Best

Every element of his brilliant contributions to Fleetwood Mac's classic-era albums can be found in these solo grooves.

Ringo Starr Albums Ranked Worst to Best

Some LPs that initially failed to create much commercial interest ended up growing in both fan and critical estimation.

Brian Wilson Dies: Rockers React

The Beach Boys legend's death at age 82 has sparked memories and tributes.

Pink Floyd Live Albums Ranked Worst to Best

They return to 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wall,' again and again. But which was best?

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Extends U.S. Tour Into the Fall

They're playing shows with the Marshall Tucker Band, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Blue Oyster Cult.

Ranking Every REO Speedwagon Album

Their catalog and career have been marked by dizzying highs and big setbacks.

Deep Purple Remixes and Expands a Long Overlooked LP

"It's a new album now to me," veteran bassist Roger Glover argues.