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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60 Years Ago: ‘Beatles for Sale’ Highlights Rootsy Influences
Their fourth album finally unlocked an often-overlooked core influence: country music.
Glenn Frey and Don Henley Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
They helped complete six Eagles LPs over just eight years in the '70s. But only 10 solo releases followed.
Iron Maiden’s Paul Di’Anno Is Laid to Rest in London
Family-approved image shows his cross-laden casket.
Steve Perry’s New Song Is a Duet With His Late Father
Watch former Journey frontman's inventive video for 'Call Me Irresponsible.'
Brian Wilson Songwriter and Producer Andy Paley Dies
He estimated that he'd composed 100 songs in a "creative explosion" with the Beach Boys legend.
Two Key Bee Gees Members Die Within Days of Each Other
One was there at the beginning, the other as they rose to disco-dancing fame.
Ringo Starr Joined by Alison Krauss on New Single ‘Thankful’
She's had multi-Grammy crossover success with Robert Plant.
Christopher Cross Financed His Breakthrough Selling Weed
He was also on an acid trip while completing one of his best-known songs.
Rod Stewart Unveils North American ‘One Last Time’ Tour
Most of the concerts feature Cheap Trick, with confirmed dates through August.
Original King Crimson Songwriter Peter Sinfield Dead at 80
Over a storied career, he also worked with Emerson Lake and Palmer, Cher, Celine Dion and Roxy Music.
1999’s Top 25 Rock Albums
In many ways, this year didn't make any musical sense – but some LPs rose to the top.
Steely Dan Frontman Had a Hilarious Response to Yacht Rock Film
Director Garret Price confirms that Donald Fagen's profanity-laced scene from an upcoming documentary was "100% real."