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
Geddy Lee Says Neil Peart Hasn’t Retired
A day after Neil Peart seemed to confirm that he was walking away from music, Rush bandmate Geddy Lee is clearing things up.
Watch the Eagles of Death Metal Join U2 for a Rousing Paris Appearance
The Eagles of Death Metal took the stage today during a U2 concert in Paris, marking an emotional return after the terrorist attacks of Nov. 13.
Why Brian Wilson Retired From the Road
An incident on a flight to a Beach Boys concert ended his onstage appearances for more than a decade.
How Alice Cooper and Ann Landers Ended Up Debating Necrophilia
He didn't roll over and play dead when the famous advice columnist criticized "Cold Ethyl."
How a Cincinnati Concert by the Who Became a Tragedy
The origin of this disaster can be traced in part to the practice of general-admission seating.
When John Lennon Made His Last Concert Appearance
Two legends initially grew up around his 1974 appearance with Elton John at Madison Square Garden.
David Bowie, Queen, Brian Wilson and More Highlight Record Store Day Black Friday Exclusives
A stack of Record Store Day Black Friday goodies that already includes Judas Priest, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan just got piled a lot higher.
The Day Freddie Mercury Died
He passed just one day after issuing a statement in which he confirmed rumors that he had AIDS.