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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Why These Classic Rock Acts Hate Their Own Records
Sometimes bands got sick of a project because it simply became too popular. Other times, something just went terribly wrong.
Journey Could Be on the Brink of a Split After Latest Feud
Co-founding guitarist Neal Schon is strongly implying that he intends to construct a new lineup of Journey.
Rolling Stones Announce ‘Sticky Fingers Live’ Audio and Video Sets
This concert, which featured the first-ever performance of the Rolling Stones' classic 1971 album in its entirety, was previously available only as a download.
How Robert Zimmerman Became Bob Dylan
It wasn't Bob Dylan's first name change – or the last.
See Photos as Brian Johnson Walks Away From Spectacular Car Crash
Brian Johnson's roll-over car crash happened this past weekend during a celebrity race at the Silverstone Classic in the U.K.
The Day Bill Bruford Announced His Stunning Departure From Yes
They were at the peak of their considerable progressive-rock powers.
Rock Legends Who Never Had a No. 1 Single
They had plenty of success by any other measure.
Listen to the Cars’ Previously Unreleased Studio Version of ‘They Won’t See You’
A nervy romp from sessions for the Cars' 'Candy-O' album, "They Won't See You" had previously been available only in stripped-down demo form.
August 2017 New Music Releases
The month is highlighted by reissues of two of the biggest albums of the '80s, and the return of two familiar names.
How Robert Plant’s ‘Dreamland’ Sparked a Career Resurgence
He admitted to treading water creatively, but this turned into anything but a stopgap.
How Roger Waters Created, Then Lost Control of ‘The Wall’ Movie
By the time the film premiered, it had become something much different than what he first envisioned.
Tony Iommi’s Album Project With Brian May Could Still Happen
We got a preview of how this combustible duo would work together when Brian May appeared on Tony Iommi's self-titled 2000 solo album.