Nick DeRiso

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.

Deep Purple Remixes and Expands a Long Overlooked LP

"It's a new album now to me," veteran bassist Roger Glover argues.

Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Diagnosis of Rare Brain Disorder

His condition is often misidentified as Alzheimer's disease.

Yes Working on Third Studio Album Since 2021

Geoff Downes confirms sessions amid criticism of his new Asia tour: "Haters won't stop us from doing what we do."

Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Explains His Absence on Tour

He's missing shows in Latin America and then in Canada.

How REO Speedwagon Came to an Emotional End

Two longtime members were sidelined with different ailments before their sudden retirement.

REO Speedwagon Will Stop Touring Amid ‘Irreconcilable Differences’

Frontman Kevin Cronin had become the last remaining touring member from their classic era.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Gary Rossington Dead at 71

The last remaining founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd had battled health issues in recent years.

ZZ Top Cancel Tonight’s Show in Wake of Dusty Hill’s Death

Longtime guitar tech has been filling in on tour with Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard.

Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77

He was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the tongue in 2009.