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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Queen Will Receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Queen already has two recordings in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Paul McCartney ‘Putting the Finishing Touches’ on New Album
Paul McCartney's long-awaited follow up to 2013's 'New' is apparently nearing completion.
Bon Jovi, the Cars, Dire Straits and the Moody Blues to Enter Rock Hall
The fans nailed it again, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2018 honorees.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Former Mansion Is Back on the Market: Photos
The Georgian mansion where a drug-addled Ozzy Osbourne tried to strangle his wife is for sale again in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England.
Metallica Announce 2017 North America ‘Worldwired’ Tour Dates
Metallica will head out for 25-date tour of the United States and Canada this May in support of their well-received new album 'Hardwired ... to Self-Destruct.'
Hollywood Vampires Tour Will Continue, Joe Perry’s Status Still Unclear
Alice Cooper has confirmed that the Hollywood Vampires tour will continue, though there is still no new information on the condition of an ailing Joe Perry.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Says Farewell Won’t Be Any Time Soon
Joe Perry is pumping the brakes on the talk surrounding a farewell tour for Aerosmith, saying the band is still taking things one step at a time.
Bill Ward Announces New Post-Black Sabbath Band
Bill Ward is returning to music, but not with Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne Combines Ozzfest With Knotfest, Black Sabbath to Headline
Ozzy Osbourne joined together with Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor today to announce the combination of their respective festivals into one huge metal event this fall.
Paul McCartney Teases Involvement in ‘Classic Rock Coachella’
It appears Paul McCartney has confirmed his participation in a huge mega-concert reportedly slated for later this fall.
AC/DC Postpone Tour As Brian Johnson Faces ‘Total Hearing Loss’
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has been "advised by doctors to stop touring immediately." The band is now considering using guest singers for their remaining U.S. dates.
Guns N’ Roses Will Play Another Reunion Concert
As for who will be on stage with the previously announced trio of core Guns N' Roses members? That's still unconfirmed.