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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UPDATED: Guns N’ Roses (Well, Axl Rose and Slash, Anyway) Reportedly to Reunite for 25 Dates Including Coachella
The latest Guns N' Roses reunion rumor involves a possible 25-concert tour featuring a stop at Coachella in 2016 – but may be just as interesting for what it doesn't say.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 10 Worst Snubs
Even as we celebrate another class of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, it's difficult not to cast a frustrated glance over to the ones left behind.
Watch the Eagles of Death Metal Join U2 for a Rousing Paris Appearance
The Eagles of Death Metal took the stage today during a U2 concert in Paris, marking an emotional return after the terrorist attacks of Nov. 13.
How Alice Cooper and Ann Landers Ended Up Debating Necrophilia
He didn't roll over and play dead when the famous advice columnist criticized "Cold Ethyl."
The Day Freddie Mercury Died
He passed just one day after issuing a statement in which he confirmed rumors that he had AIDS.
Led Zeppelin Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock counts down every canonical Led Zeppelin album, from worst (relatively speaking, of course) to best.
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.
Judge Rules On Release of Kurt Cobain Death-Scene Photos
Conspiracy theorist Richard Lee won't get access to unreleased, and potentially grisly, death-scene photos of Kurt Cobain, a judge ruled today.
45 Years Ago: Def Leppard’s First Concert Nets Five Pounds
Their set included a cover of Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak" and an apparently original track.
Denis Leary Doesn’t Understand Why Led Zeppelin Won’t Reunite: Exclusive Video
Comedian Denis Leary, in a new talk with Ultimate Classic Rock, says he understands why bands break up – just not why they don't get back together.
Foo Fighters’ North American Tour Is Still On
Dave Grohl's scary leg injury won't keep Foo Fighters from their already-announced North American tour.
When Judas Priest Fans Trashed Madison Square Garden
Talk about breaking the law.