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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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.
Why Genesis’ Final Makeover Attempt Failed on ‘Calling All Stations’
They'd had replaced a frontman before, so Phil Collins' departure didn't initially give the band too much pause.
Watch Guns N’ Roses Pay Tribute to Glen Campbell and Cover James Brown
Axl Rose noted on stage in Edmonton that Guns N' Roses had never played these songs before.
Why the Cars Ran Off the Road With ‘Door to Door’
They tried to get back to basics, but the communal spark that made the band superstars had already been lost.
Journey Could Be on the Brink of a Split After Latest Feud
Co-founding guitarist Neal Schon is strongly implying that he intends to construct a new lineup of Journey.
Foo Fighters’ New Album Will Feature Paul McCartney – on Drums
Paul McCartney hadn't even heard the song when he arrived.