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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Kansas Extends 50th Anniversary Tour Again With 23 More Shows
They're still carrying on despite Phil Ehart's recent health setback.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Slates Intimate North American Shows
Several touring members from his main band will also take part.
Ranking All 81 Steve Perry Journey Songs
They'd never had a charting single before he arrived.
Listen to Mark Knopfler’s Historic ‘Going Home’ Charity Single
More than 60 rock legends participated in his update of the theme song from 'Local Hero.'
Ross Valory Finally Opens Up About Journey Split
For original bassist, his past with the group is now firmly in the past.
April 2024 New Music Releases
Record Store Day returns with another massive haul of cool stuff.
10cc to Embark on First U.S. Tour in Over Three Decades
'70s-era favorites like 'I'm Not In Love' have found new life on soundtracks.
David Gilmour’s 10 Best Solo Songs
It can be hard to keep up: There was once an amazing stretch of 22 years between releases.
Ranking All 22 Don Henley Eagles Songs From the ’70s
Singing drummer started slowly before helping the band to a trio of chart-toppers.
Watch Ross Valory’s Latin-Fired ‘Wild Kingdom’ Video: Exclusive Premiere
Original Journey bassist is joined by two members of Santana for propulsive track.
Eagles Trial Reveals New Don Henley Teen Overdose Details
Never-before-seen documents from an unrelated legal matter contradict what he's long maintained about this ugly incident.
Roger Waters Calls Bono an ‘Enormous S—‘ After Israel Tribute
U2 dedicated 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' to victims of a music festival attack by Hamas.
March 2024 New Music Releases
Heavy metal fans will have reason to rejoin next month.
Why Don’t Rock Bands Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show Anymore?
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was still a high school freshman when the last act performed.
’80s No. 1 Rock Songs From Worst to Best
So much about the era is retold by these smash hits.
Steve Perry Through the Years: Photo Gallery
His distinctive voice was omnipresent on the radio in the late '70s and '80s as frontman with Journey.
10 Worst Paul McCartney Albums
With more than 35 related studio releases, there were bound to be a few stumbles.
20 Protest Songs That Changed History
Some are so catchy that listeners might miss their hard truths.
February 2024 New Music Releases
Look for an update of a Paul McCartney favorite and solo turns by two of hard rock's best-known guitarists.
The Worst Classic Rock Songs
No one is immune.