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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Listen to Anthrax Tear Through Kansas’ ‘Carry On Wayward Son': Exclusive Premiere
Like many music fans, Anthrax grew up listening to this gold-selling No. 11 1976 hit by Kansas.
The History of Classic Rock Chuck Berry Cover Songs
Classic rock fans grew up listening to Chuck Berry songs, even if they never bought one of the rock pioneer’s groundbreaking ’50s albums.
Listen to Robert Plant’s Rare Solo Performance of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’
Robert Plant hasn’t performed "Kashmir" since Led Zeppelin’s 2007 reunion. More interestingly, he apparently has never covered it as a solo artist.
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Opera Debuts in Montreal, U.S. Premiere Date Announced
Composer Roger Waters was in attendance at 'Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera' was unveiled by the Opéra de Montréal at Place des Arts.
Recording Console Used for Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ to be Auctioned
One of two custom made by EMI's engineers, the console was in use at Abbey Road from 1971-83.
Eddie Van Halen Has Donated 75 of His Guitars to Public Schools
Eddie Van Halen's passion for music began as a child, and he's working to make sure future generations have the same opportunity.
Anthrax Cover Kansas for New Expanded Vinyl Reissue of ‘For All Kings’
Anthrax's latest cool classic rock cover is "Carry On Wayward Son" from Kansas.
Metallica’s World Tour Will Apparently Be Announced on Monday
Metallica have already played some early dates in Latin America, while promising “many more shows to come.”
Seven Bands That Should Perform at Super Bowl 51 Instead of Lady Gaga
It's hard to recall sometimes, but at one point classic rock artists were the norm during halftime at the Super Bowl.
How Pink Floyd’s Muscular, Political ‘Animals’ Changed Everything
This hard-eyed rebuke of greed and the power structure was driven by Roger Waters' quickly awakening muse.
Aerosmith Featured in New Pinball Machine
Nine of Aerosmith's hit songs will included in this new arcade-quality machine from Stern Pinball.
Elton John Is Reportedly Set to Perform at George Michael’s Funeral
Elton John could be in line to reprise “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” the song he and George Michael famously sang together in 1991 at Wembley Arena.