Nick DeRiso is associate editor of Ultimate Classic Rock. 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, he previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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45 Years Ago: Journey Jam Out on Their Self-Titled Debut
Band replicated a fiery interplay that defined its early shows. Problem was record buyers weren't on board.
Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger Hospitalized With COVID-19
Rep is denying earlier reports spread by a fan page and on Twitter that he is in a medically induced coma.
Top 10 John Prine Rock Cover Songs
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee has plenty of famous fans outside of country music.
35 Years Ago: Phil Collins Takes the 808 Drum Machine Mainstream With a Ballad
Wait, a ballad? By one of rock's most recognizable drummers?
April 2020 New Music Releases
As with so much else in our world right now, the coronavirus had a huge impact on the list.
Who Sang the Most Journey Songs? Lead Vocal Totals
Steve Perry is obviously No. 1. But the runner-up might surprise longtime fans.
Nick Mason and Dennis DeYoung Push Back New Album Release Dates
Former Styx singer's label cites growing concerns over the impact of COVID-19.
45 Years Ago: Why Eric Clapton Lost Momentum on ‘There’s One in Every Crowd’
Follow-up to '461 Ocean Boulevard' couldn't match its predecessor's gold-selling, chart-topping success.
45 Years Ago: How the Beatles Informed America’s ‘Sister Golden Hair’
Sessions for 1975's 'Hearts' began with pulling this future chart-topping song off the trash heap.
Watch the Video for Missing Persons’ Moody New Song, ‘Lipstick': Exclusive Premiere
Band best known for New Wave-era favorites like "Words" and "Destination Unknown" returns with covers-focused album.