Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor. He was named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, and previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
Underrated George Harrison: The Most Overlooked Song From Each LP
Really, they all were.
Eric Clapton Sets Only 2021 North American Shows
His touring band will include Paul Carrack of Squeeze and Mike + the Mechanics.
20 Years Ago: Jeff Lynne Relaunches ELO With the Underrated ‘Zoom’
This lean, tune-focused LP was the one he should have put out as the group stalled at the turn of the '80s.
The Most Underrated Song From Each David Gilmour and Roger Waters LP
Their shared time together brought Pink Floyd's highest acclaim, but it never seemed to come easy.
Underrated John Lennon: The Most Overlooked Song From Each LP
These often share little in common, and that's certainly fitting.
55 Years Ago: How ‘Moods of Marvin Gaye’ Changed Everything
He actually revealed himself as more than the typical Motown factory drone well before 1971's 'What's Going On.'
Underrated Paul McCartney: The Most Overlooked Song From Each LP
With a discography stretching across 25 rock albums, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.
Top 10 Ringo Starr Songs Written by the Other Beatles
The best examples of how Fab Four bandmates helped animate their drummer's quirky personality.
50 Years Ago: Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Transforms Worry Into Faith
Motown's budding iconoclast finally forged a path to the individualism – and conviction – that he'd aspired to for so long.
How Worry Over Losing Girlfriend Impacted ‘Who Sell Out’ Sessions
Pete Townshend says Roger Daltrey was concerned about Jimi Hendrix's interest in his future wife.