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.
Nick DeRiso
The Hidden Talents of Your Favorite Rock Stars
Their main aptitude is often plainly obvious. The others, not so much.
55 Years Ago: The First Led Zeppelin Show
Oh, and Robert Plant also got married.
Classic Rock’s 20 Worst Mistakes
Some mishaps are eventually forgotten over a lengthy career. Others have bigger implications.
When the Eagles Limped Away With the Patched-Together ‘Live’
This first-ever concert recording closed out their turbulent initial era in perhaps the only way it could: With more turbulence.
Meet the New Boss: Rock’s Replacement Singers
Rock's replacement singers are too often overlooked. After all, many bands soared to their greatest heights long after an original frontman departed.
The Most Noticeable Screwups in Classic Rock Songs
Even your favorite superstar makes a mistake every now and again.
The One Great Song on These Terrible Albums
They're unquestionably bad but somehow still have a noteworthy moment to recommend.
40 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Makes a Mainstream Comeback on ‘Infidels’
It may have been even better except for some last-minute tinkering.
Why These Classic Rock Acts Hate Their Own Records
Sometimes bands got sick of a project because it simply became too popular. Other times, something just went terribly wrong.
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.