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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Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Is Selling Gear From Throughout His Career
A new Reverb.com shop will feature more than 200 historic items used in the studio and on tour.
Gregg Allman Dies
Gregg Allman, the smoky-voiced B-3-playing Southern rock legend who soldiered on after his sibling's motorcycle crash nearly derailed the Allman Brothers Band, has died.
More Details Emerge on Motley Crue’s ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ Reissue
Motley Crue have teamed with PledgeMusic to commemorate the 30th anniversary of 'Girls, Girls, Girls.'
How Pearl Jam, the Eagles of Death Metal, the Who and Others Bounced Back from Concert Tragedies
The headlines surrounding rock's biggest concert tragedies were shocking, unforgettable. The question after each was: What next?
UPDATED: Chris Cornell’s Family Questions Suicide Ruling, Cite Prescription Medication
His wife Vicky Cornell also shed new light on Chris Cornell's final days – and how the singer seemed different on the night of his death.
17 Rock Stars Who Claimed Rock Is Dead
See who has already stuck a fork in this cherished music – and why.
ZZ Top’s New ‘Cinco’ Vinyl Box Set Features First Five Albums
'Cinco: The First Five LPs' has been designed to look like ZZ Top's custom "Nudie Suits."
Wendy Dio Fires Back at Critics of Ronnie James Dio Hologram
Wendy Dio spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock as work continues on an all-new version of the hologram to be featured on a planned tour.
25 Years Ago: Lemmy Kilmister’s Bad Breath Saves Motorhead in Commodore Amiga Video Game
Before each battle, Lemmy exclaims, "Let's rock!" But that's not his secret weapon.
Watch as Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ Powers New ‘Thor’ Trailer
This is the first trailer for the third installment of Marvel's new Thor franchise, 'Thor: Ragnarok.'
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2017: Our 11 Favorite Moments
This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was marked by signature reunions, a series of funny one-liners, a few notable absences, and a raucous jam.
How Black Sabbath’s ‘Dio Years’ Highlighted Brief but Important Era
The set featured a selection of music from Black Sabbath's four albums with Ronnie James Dio – along with something unexpected: New songs.