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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Hear Pete Townshend’s New Classical Version of ‘Love Reign O’er Me’
Pete Townshend's new classical version of "Love Reign O'er Me" reworks the Who's 1973 classic features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, but no Roger Daltrey.
Watch ‘Elvis Presley’ Cover AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’
Here's something for everyone who ever wondered what it might have sounded like if Elvis Presley sat in with AC/DC.
Vince Neil Is Suing Woman Who Used to Run His Facebook Account
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil says he is taking an Oregon woman to court in order to regain access to various social media accounts, including his own Facebook page.
Video of Gregg Allman Biopic Tragedy Surfaces
Shocking new video reveals the final desperate moments as actors and film crew on the set of the Gregg Allman biopic ran for their lives as a train approached.
Hall and Oates Sue Company Over Haulin’ Oats Granola
Message received: Pop stars are not into pun-based products.
Watch New Video From Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, ‘Live and Let Live’
Ultimate Classic Rock is proud to premiere the video for Temple of Rock's "Live and Let Live," which serves as the opening track from the band's upcoming Spirit on a Mission.
Rolling Stones Know What Color That Dress Is
After all the recent controversy over the actual color of an Internet-meme dress -- which may or may not be black/blue or white/gold ... or maybe even gold/blue -- the Rolling Stones have thankfully come to our emotional rescue.
Bruce Dickinson Rebounds From Cancer Treatment, Returns to Favorite Pub
Iron Maiden, like their many fans, are still trying to process the news that singer Bruce Dickinson has been battling cancer.
Geddy Lee on Rush’s Upcoming ‘Last Big Tour': ‘We Have to Slow Down Dramatically’
Geddy Lee pulled no punches tonight (Feb. 21) when asked if an upcoming series of dates represented a de facto farewell tour for Rush -- even if he was unwilling to call it that.
Def Leppard Won’t Play Any New Songs on Upcoming Tour
Def Leppard is taking a break from work on a long-awaited studio album to tour with Styx and Tesla, but don't expect any concert previews of their new songs.