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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Mick Jagger Is Still Hoping for Another Rolling Stones Album
Mick Jagger says he's writing new songs during all of his recent concert appearances, and he'd love to see them show up on a Rolling Stones album some day.
UPDATE: GWAR Deny Stealing Dave Brockie’s Ashes
Dave Brockie's father is charging the late singer's former bandmates in Gwar with stealing his instruments, his likeness, his artwork and even his cremated remains in an explosive new lawsuit.
Dee Snider Says Kiss Are Insulting Fans With Replacement Members
Add Dee Snider to the list of those who think Kiss are making a terrible mistake by presenting new members in the classic makeup worn by departed founders Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.
Surviving Grateful Dead Members to Headline Jerry Garcia Tribute Show
There's a glimmer of hope for those who don't have tickets to the Grateful Dead reunion shows and don't have the funds for hefty scalper fees.
Bruce Dickinson Rebounds From Cancer Treatment, Returns to Favorite Pub
Iron Maiden, like their many fans, are still trying to process the news that singer Bruce Dickinson has been battling cancer.
David Gilmour’s Future Plans: ‘There’s No Room for Pink Floyd’
David Gilmour's upcoming solo album is progressing nicely, says longtime collaborator Phil Manzanera.
Scorpions Announce North American Tour
The Scorpions' 50th anniversary tour will bring them to North America in September.
Geddy Lee on Rush’s Upcoming ‘Last Big Tour': ‘We Have to Slow Down Dramatically’
Geddy Lee pulled no punches tonight (Feb. 21) when asked if an upcoming series of dates represented a de facto farewell tour for Rush -- even if he was unwilling to call it that.
Xylophones, Kids and Led Zeppelin? Jimmy Page Loves It!
The Louisville Leopard Percussionists have received a huge Facebook endorsement for their xylophone-driven run through a series of Led Zeppelin classics.
Foo Fighters Cancel Concert After Accident
The Foo Fighters have canceled tomorrow's show in Auckland, New Zealand, after the band's equipment truck was involved in a scary accident.
Meet the Guy Who’s Listening to Nickelback for a Week
Jesse Carey is listening to Nickelback continuously so you don't have to.
Is Wolfgang Van Halen Making a Solo Album?
Eddie Van Halen indicated that his son Wolfgang is working on a solo album.