Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor. He was named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, and previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
45 Years Ago: Hall and Oates Notch Their First No. 1 With ‘Rich Girl’
Believe it or not, there was a downside.
45 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Wish’ Rides Funky Nostalgia to No. 1
This first single was actually one of the last things added to 'Songs in the Key of Life.'
50 Years Ago: Jerry Garcia Goes Solo With Top 40 Hit ‘Garcia’
Debut ended a lengthy recording draught following Grateful Dead's 'American Beauty.'
George Martin Discusses Meeting Beatles in Newly Revealed Clip
"Well, that's a silly name for a start," the late producing legend remembers saying.
50 Years Ago: Self-Titled Linda Ronstadt LP Allows Eagles to Fly
Ironically, it was an abysmal chart failure, stalling at No. 163 on the 'Billboard' pop album chart.
10 Surprising Songs Never Performed Live by the Beatles
Ranking the most astonishing concert omissions – together and as solo artists.
50 Years Ago: ‘A Clockwork Orange’ Makes Its Violent Debut
The film was banned in several countries, and even sparked death threats against director Stanley Kubrick.
2022 New Music Releases
Guns N' Roses fans are in for a heck of a year.
Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78
He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.
Why Neil Young Still Has No Plans to Tour
"I can't do it," he admits. "It gives me a sick feeling."