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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Bob Krasnow, Ex-Elektra Chairman and Co-Founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dies
Bob Krasnow signed a series of music legends along the way, including Metallica, the Cars, Prince, Dave Mason and Captain Beefheart, among many others.
David Bowie Snubbed? Metallica Miscategorized? A Grammy Official Explains
Bill Freimuth, senior vice president of awards at the Recording Academy, discusses the 2016 Grammy nominations.
25 Years Ago: U2 Struggles Mightily Before Finding a New Path on ‘Achtung Baby’
U2's 'Achtung Baby' opens with frontman Bono confiding that he's "ready to let go of the steering wheel," and it's no hyperbole.
When Death Cab for Cutie Overcame Deep Adversity on Transitional ‘Photo Album’
At this point, Death Cab for Cutie were still searching for a sense of direction, a drummer and, most frustratingly, day jobs.
Watch Corey Feldman Hop on Stage and Sing Pink Floyd
This went better than Corey Feldman's recent stop on the 'Today' show, which was widely panned.
Tori Amos Set to Release Expanded Deluxe Edition of ‘Boys For Pele’
Tori Amos hit a prolific career moment in 1996, and the 'Boys For Pele' sessions produced a raft of extras now included in this upcoming reissue.
Record Plant Co-Founder Chris Stone Dies at 81
Jimi Hendrix's 'Electric Ladyland' was the first album recorded at a Record Plant facility. Later, the Eagles' 'Hotel California' and Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' were completed there, too.
Paul McCartney Joined by Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffett at Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
Maybe it’s true that money can’t buy you love. But it can get you a private performance by some very famous people – including a Beatles legend.
Watch Phil Collins Recreate ‘Easy Lover’ With ‘Hamilton’ Star
This is Phil Collins' highest-profile performance yet in what has been a tentative return from retirement.
Kings of Leon’s New Album Will Take On Personal Themes
Caleb Followill's personal life serves as a principal inspiration for the upcoming album from Kings of Leon.