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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How Ross Valory’s Debut Connects With Journey’s Earliest Triumphs
Rangy new LP features former bandmates and members of Santana, Night Ranger and Sly & the Family Stone.
Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dead at 80
He'd been suffering from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
May 2024 New Music Releases
Pair of hard rock's best-known figures return with solo projects.
Journey’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Scores Rare 800th Week on Billboard 200
Multiplatinum compilation is just the third album ever to reach this milestone.
A Transformational Close Encounter With Eddie Van Halen: Book Excerpt
Here's an exclusive peek into Steve Rosen's 'Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen.'
Top 35 Videos by Journey, Together and Apart
We found big hair and even bigger hooks, backstage shenanigans and long-gone girlfriends, cartoon beetles and (yes) air-keyboards.
Jethro Tull’s First Live Album Returns as Expanded Reissue
Steven Wilson oversaw this expanded 3CD/3DVD box, subtitled 'The Inflated Edition.'
Mark Knopfler, ‘One Deep River': Album Review
His vocals and guitar still connect back to Dire Straits, but only in their quietest, most reflective moments.
John Fogerty Adds Second Leg to Summer ‘Celebration Tour’
Shows with George Thorogood now continue into September.
40 Years Ago: How Steve Perry Pieced Together ‘Oh Sherrie’
Co-writer Randy Goodrum calls this a "perfect record," but nothing came easy.
Beyonce’s ‘Blackbird’ Cover Used Original Beatles Backing Track
Paul McCartney recorded the song for 1968's White Album just a week before turning 26.
Adrian Belew Leads All-Star Band Back to King Crimson’s ’80s Era
Longtime guitarist joined UCR to discuss the origin of his tour with Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey.
Did Paul McCartney Ban This ‘Unflattering’ Cover Artwork?
It's pretty unflattering.
How Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Would Change Ticket Pricing
"I've got no interest in paying $1,200 to go and see U2," he says.
Yes’ Overlooked ‘Talk’ Returns With Expanded Anniversary Box Set
Both Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin call this one of their best – but it nevertheless sank without a trace.
An Incomplete Guide to Finding Lemmy Kilmister’s Ashes
Rob Halford even got some of the Motorhead frontman's remains inside of a bullet.
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.'