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
40 Years Ago: Judas Priest’s Underrated ‘Defenders of the Faith’
This 1984 album was aptly titled, both then and now.
1969’s Best Rock Albums
This decade closed on a foreboding note, and our countdown often reflects that.
All 84 Eagles Songs Ranked Worst to Best
They made their legend in a veritable blink of an eye.
Rock’s Most Famous New Year’s Eve Shows
A look back at the most memorable debuts, eye-popping mishaps and touching goodbyes from concerts held on Dec. 31.
How Two Songs Propelled Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s ‘BTO II’
This second album contained the classics "Takin' Care of Business" and "Let It Ride."
Eagles Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Which sound do you favor? Peaceful and easy? Or life in the fast lane?
Can You Guess the Rock Band From Just One Lyric?
Let's see how many iconic lyrics you know by heart.
The Biggest No. 1 Rock Songs of the ’60s
This decade wasn't always as revolutionary as you might think.
20 Years Ago: Peter Criss Leaves Kiss for the Last Time
For all of their disagreements, he says he emerged in a far more stable financial place.
The 22 Most Successful Musicians Who Retired Too Early
From the outside looking in, this may seem like the best job in the world – but the pressures are many.