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
Five Reasons a Tribe Called Quest Should Be in the Rock Hall
The question was never if hip-hop acts are "rock 'n' roll." Of course, they're not.
Top 10 Gary Rossington Songs
Counting down the best songs co-written by the late stalwart Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Gary Rossington Dead at 71
The last remaining founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd had battled health issues in recent years.
David Gilmour and Roger Waters Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
LPs provided lasting insights into the parts of the past that they still wanted to carry forward.
Led Zeppelin Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
There have been vanity projects, weird detours and huge disappointments – but also some of the best LPs of the succeeding eras.
50 Years Ago: Imploding Faces Uncover Timeless Truths in ‘Ooh La La’
Rod Stewart initially rejected the single before covering it 25 years later.
Five Reasons the Spinners Should Be in the Hall of Fame
Silky-smooth purveyors of '70s soul have been nominated four times.
60 Years Ago: Black-Owned Vee-Jay Introduces the Beatles to America
First single played on U.S. radio wasn't released by EMI, Parlophone or Capitol Records.
Five Reasons Willie Nelson Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
Another candidate with Dolly Parton's canny blend of crossover fame and frisky rebelliousness.
March 2023 New Music Releases
March comes charging in with huge box-set remembrances, tons of live stuff and some new thoughts on old favorites.