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.
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Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Remembered During Emotional Service
"I miss you already, Lemmy," Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee said. "Try to take it a little easier on the other side."
Guns N’ Roses Rumor: Steven Adler Negotiating for Role in Reunion Tour
At least one other member of Guns N' Roses' classic-era lineup could be part of the band's long-awaited reunion.
Robert Stigwood, Former Manager of Cream and the Bee Gees, Dies
Robert Stigwood also briefly lured the Who away from Brunswick Records long enough to record the hit "Substitute."
The Day Phil Lynott Died
The Thin Lizzy frontman died on Jan. 4, 1986.
UPDATED: Guns N’ Roses (Well, Axl Rose and Slash, Anyway) Reportedly to Reunite for 25 Dates Including Coachella
The latest Guns N' Roses reunion rumor involves a possible 25-concert tour featuring a stop at Coachella in 2016 – but may be just as interesting for what it doesn't say.
Lemmy’s 30 Most Historic Moments
There are plenty of musical highlights, but just as many times when he broke the mold far from the lighted stage.
Metallica Release Roughly 12 Seconds of New Music
Metallica are offering a small taste of their long-awaited new studio album in a clip on their official website titled "Happy Holidayz."
Bun E. Carlos Confirms Cheap Trick Hall of Fame Reunion, Promises to ‘Make Nice’
Bun E. Carlos says he expects things to go smoothly when the original Cheap Trick lineup performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, despite years of estrangement.