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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Neil Young Is Auctioning Off His Model Trains
Neil Young is selling off some of his collectibles as a benefit for the Bridge School in California.
When Steve Perry Performed His First Show With Journey
Guitarist Neal Schon says nobody was quite sure what to make of the recently installed singer, dressed in all white.
How Hall and Oates Sharpened Their Sound on ‘H20′
They were building on the long-hoped-for fame earlier achieved with a turn toward sleek New Wave.
That Time Led Zeppelin Stole the Who’s Dinner Reservations
Robert Plant said Led Zeppelin once ate for free at one of New York City's hottest spots after he was mistaken for Roger Daltrey.
Scorpions Cancel Remaining North American Shows
The Scorpions were slated to continue shows with Megadeth until Oct. 15 at Tampa, Fla.
Prince Gets Back to His Old R&B Ways on ‘A Million Days': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince's "A Million Days," a tender ballad that evolves into a torrid cry for love, arrived during a period of stability and retrenchment.
When the Rolling Stones Tried an Update on ‘Bridges to Babylon’
As the '90s wore on, Mick Jagger became concerned with keeping the band fresh.
Allman Brothers Band Producer Johnny Sandlin Dies
He was a former member of the Allman Brothers Band precursor group Hour Glass with Gregg and Duane Allman.
Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and Others to Play Texas Hurricane Benefit
An all-star lineup featuring Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and others is set to perform at a huge benefit for hurricane victims in Texas.
Hear the Foo Fighters’ New Song, ‘The Line’
"The Line" is the Foo Fighters' third preview of 11 total 'Concrete and Gold' songs, following "The Sky Is a Neighborhood" and "Run."
Prince Blends the Old School and the Futuristic on ‘Love': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
After fully embracing his stirring past on 2004's 'Musicology,' Prince began to push the envelope again on the follow up.
How Peter Gabriel Began a Journey Toward Success With ‘Security’
The former Genesis frontman's long-awaited fourth self-titled solo album began with the rhythm.