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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Tom Petty to Release Entire Catalog in Two Vinyl Box Sets
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut with a pair of companion vinyl box sets.
Tori Amos Set to Release Expanded Deluxe Edition of ‘Boys For Pele’
Tori Amos hit a prolific career moment in 1996, and the 'Boys For Pele' sessions produced a raft of extras now included in this upcoming reissue.
Watch Jon Bon Jovi Make a Surprise Visit to Lifelong Fan Battling Cancer
Carol Cesario was probably thrilled just to visit the singer’s New Jersey restaurant. But then Jon Bon Jovi himself walked in.
Phil Collins Announces New Memoir, ‘Not Dead Yet’
In case you were wondering, a new autobiography reminds everyone that Phil Collins is not dead yet.
Tom Petty Hopes to Present Expanded ‘Wildflowers’ on Future Tour
If Tom Petty can finally nail down a long-planned reissue of 'Wildflowers,' he wants to play an expanded version of the 1994 solo project in concert in 2017.
July 2016 New Music Releases
Ultimate Classic Rock takes a look at the best classic rock new music releases for the month of July.
Steven Tyler Announces First Solo Album, ‘We’re All Somebody From Somewhere’
Steven Tyler has filled out the specifics on his long-awaited debut album.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Remember Prince with Concert-Opening Take on ‘Purple Rain’
Bruce Springsteen's tribute was part of his first show since the sudden death of Prince at just 57.
20 Years Ago: Prince Blew Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood Off the Stage
He never lost his sense of showmanship, despite the intensity of the performance.
Prince Dead at Age 57
Prince was one of music's most prolific, eccentric and influential performers over the last few decades.
Paul McCartney Announces New Solo Compilation, ‘Pure McCartney’
Paul McCartney has made official his plans to release an updated solo career-spanning compilation – but there's a twist.
Watch the First Video From Cheap Trick’s New Album
A new video for "When I Wake Up Tomorrow" gives us our second taste of Cheap Trick's upcoming album 'Bang, Zoom, Crazy ... Hello.'