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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AC/DC’s Most Historic Concerts
Health issues have meant they toured with and without Brian Johnson.
Led Zeppelin Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
There have been vanity projects, weird detours and huge disappointments – but also some of the best LPs of the succeeding eras.
20 Years Ago: Peter Criss Leaves Kiss for the Last Time
For all of their disagreements, he says he emerged in a far more stable financial place.
‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.
100 Metal Facts You Might Not Know
Behind-the-scenes details and lesser-known information about some of the biggest bands.
Geddy Lee Can’t Decide Which Rush Album Is the Worst
Selecting their best album came easier – as did his favorite project by someone else.
45 Years Ago: Aerosmith Bails Out Fans After a Concert Pot Bust
Cops invaded a show in Fort Wayne, Ind., arresting dozens of kids for possession.
Steven Tyler Asks Judge to Toss Portion of Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Aerosmith singer admitted to the long-ago incident in 2011's 'Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?'
How a Record Store Clerk’s Fake Grunge Slang Became Real
Future CEO of Sub Pop Records turned 'The New York Times' into a bunch of lamestains.
Lemmy Kilmister’s Favorite Ozzy Osbourne Album Was No Surprise
Their long-time friendship was marked by brutal honesty – about work and life.
55 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Unveil Stunning Surround Sound Concert
Nick Mason has called groundbreaking show the "beginning of the concept we spent the next 20-odd years doing."
Artists Who Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
As another group marches in, let's pause for a moment to recognize the many artists who've yet to be recognized.