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
44 Rock Stars Flipping You Off
You can't be faulted for thinking rock has lost its edge, but at least one vestige of the music's provocative spirit remains.
How 100 of Rock’s Biggest Acts Got Their Names
Certain trends emerge as you explore how rock's 100 biggest bands got their names.
10 Best Eagles Songs Not Sung by Glenn Frey and Don Henley
They always featured other voices, even if the balance of power eventually shifted.
Ranking Every ZZ Top Album
Billy Gibbons once described them as the "same three guys, same three chords" – but this group remained surprisingly diverse.
20 Protest Songs That Changed History
Some are so catchy that listeners might miss their hard truths.
February 2024 New Music Releases
Look for an update of a Paul McCartney favorite and solo turns by two of hard rock's best-known guitarists.
1989’s Best Classic Rock Albums
Important records arrived from across a dizzying spectrum, but it was also a great year for the tried and true.
The Worst Classic Rock Songs
No one is immune.
55 Years Ago: Creedence Comes Into Their Own With ‘Bayou Country’
This isn't the band's biggest or most popular album, but it may be their most important.
40 Years Ago: Judas Priest’s Underrated ‘Defenders of the Faith’
This 1984 album was aptly titled, both then and now.