Nick DeRiso

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.

33 Famous Rock Star Mug Shots

Are you really a rock star if you haven't been arrested?

15 Years Ago: Drive-By Truckers Explore Widescreen Themes With ‘Southern Rock Opera’

The Drive-By Truckers hurtled to wider attention with this hard-eyed, politically astute double album based loosely on the Lynyrd Skynyrd saga.

30 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Rebounds for ‘The Division Bell’

If the songs often weren’t as narratively strong, the music portrayed a renewed sense of musical camaraderie.

50 Years Ago: Lennon and McCartney’s Final Session Is a Bust

It was more than enough to prompt years of comeback rumors.

The Death of Randy Rhoads

Ozzy Osbourne's 25-year-old guitarist was killed in a fiery plane crash, despite having a reported fear of flying.

40 Years Ago: AC/DC and the ‘Night Stalker’ Murders

Richard Ramirez spent a portion of 1984 and '85 committing a string of unspeakable crimes under cover of darkness.

When Jim Morrison Allegedly Exposed Himself Onstage

Did he or didn't he?

The Day the Eagles Fired Don Felder

Only two members had enjoyed longer tenures when he was let go. They were the only two who mattered.