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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Recording Console Used for Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ to be Auctioned
One of two custom made by EMI's engineers, the console was in use at Abbey Road from 1971-83.
Roger Waters Reveals Release Date for Long-Awaited Album in New Teaser Video
Featured are new shots of Roger Waters collaborating in the studio, accompanied by an orchestra-washed score that's sure to pique the interest of Pink Floyd fans.
Bang Records Pioneer Ilene Berns Dies
Ilene Berns took over management of Bang Records at age 24, shortly after the death of her husband, founder Bert Berns.
King Crimson Announce U.S. Tour Dates, Work on New Music
King Crimson's Radical Action Tour dates across the U.S. are their first in three years.
Eddie Van Halen Has Donated 75 of His Guitars to Public Schools
Eddie Van Halen's passion for music began as a child, and he's working to make sure future generations have the same opportunity.
Did Mick Jagger Write an Unpublished Memoir?
The Rolling Stones' management team has declined to either confirm or deny that a Mick Jagger memoir even exists.
Funkadelic’s Junie Morrison Dies
Junie Morrison was part of Parliament-Funkadelic's 15-member 1997 induction class at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Grammy Producer Apologizes to Metallica, Blames Onstage Extra for Unplugged Mic
A clearly frustrated James Hetfield knocked down his microphone stand in anger after the song ended.
Megadeth’s Grammy Victory Was Accompanied By … a Metallica Song?
This was not the soundtrack former Metallica member Dave Mustaine probably wanted for his current band's first-ever Grammy.
Metallica’s World Tour Will Apparently Be Announced on Monday
Metallica have already played some early dates in Latin America, while promising “many more shows to come.”
Dave Davies Announces New Album, Releases Song and Plans U.S. Tour
We're getting new music from the Davies family – but its not a Kinks reunion.
Cheap Trick Confirm Work on a New Studio Album
Cheap Trick took seven years between 'The Latest' and 2016's 'Bang, Zoom, Crazy ... Hello,' their longest stretch between studio efforts ever.