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.

Ross Valory Finally Opens Up About Journey Split

For original bassist, his past with the group is now firmly in the past.

David Gilmour’s 10 Best Solo Songs

It can be hard to keep up: There was once an amazing stretch of 22 years between releases.

Roger Waters Calls Bono an ‘Enormous S—‘ After Israel Tribute

U2 dedicated 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' to victims of a music festival attack by Hamas.

Why Don’t Rock Bands Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show Anymore?

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was still a high school freshman when the last act performed.

10 Worst Paul McCartney Albums

With more than 35 related studio releases, there were bound to be a few stumbles.

20 Protest Songs That Changed History

Some are so catchy that listeners might miss their hard truths.

The Biggest No. 1 Rock Songs of the ’60s

This decade wasn't always as revolutionary as you might think.

The 22 Most Successful Musicians Who Retired Too Early

From the outside looking in, this may seem like the best job in the world – but the pressures are many.

The Biggest No. 1 Rock Songs of the ’70s

It wasn't easy staying atop the Billboard Hot 100 for three or more weeks.

Top 80 John Lennon Songs

The Beatles star was slow to reveal himself. Once he decided to get real, however, the floodgates opened.

John Lennon’s Killer Said, ‘Gee, I’m Sorry I Ruined Your Night’

Upcoming Apple+ docu-series reveals new first-hand accounts from witnesses.

Top 40 Classic Rock Lyrics

Some are smart, some are funny. Some even rise to the level of poetry. And some are about getting loaded.