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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Elton John, ‘Wonderful Crazy Night': Album Review
On paper, Elton John's rollicking Wonderful Crazy Night sounds like it should have been a blockbuster.
Why John Lennon Recorded ‘Instant Karma’ So Quickly
Written, recorded and released over just 10 days, "Instant Karma!" had sweeping implications for the Beatles.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Bring an 89-Year-Old Grandmother Onstage for ‘Dancing in the Dark’
In a move that recalled the song's MTV-era roots, Bruce Springsteen invited a girl onstage for his and the E Street Band's rendition of "Dancing in the Dark" last night.
Don Felder Pays Tribute to Glenn Frey’s ‘Amazing Genius’
Don Felder says he has been left "with a very heavy heart filled with sorrow" after the death of Glenn Frey, his bandmate in the Eagles from 1974–80 and again from 1994–2001.
Rumor: Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney Join Lineup at David Bowie Memorial Concert
Elton John, Ann Wilson of Heart and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction are also among who are expected to perform at the instantly sold-out March show.
Wings Single Signed By Paul and Linda McCartney Sells for $1,200
A copy of Wings' 1972 single 'Hi, Hi, Hi' / 'C Moon' signed by both Paul McCartney and his wife Linda has sold for $1,205 after 16 bids on eBay. The late Linda added "Happy New Year" to her inscription.
Paul McCartney Visits Graceland – Pic of the Week
Paul McCartney dropped by Graceland when he was in Memphis for his Out There tour on Sunday, and the ex-Beatle left a special memento behind: a guitar pick that he placed on Elvis Presley's grave.
Beatles-Focused Show Coming to Broadway
The Beatles anthology production 'Let It Be' is making the leap from London's West End to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Rather than focus on the Fab's bitter-end finale, however, the show includes songs from throughout their career.
Eagles’ Glenn Frey Says ‘American Idol,’ ‘X Factor’ Contestants Should Pipe Down
For the Eagles' Glenn Frey, popular singing televised contests like 'American Idol' and 'X Factor' are nothing more than an opportunity for singing hopefuls to take the stage and oversing. He has a message for its contestants: Tone it down a bit...
Steely Dan Announce Massive 2013 Tour
Remember when Steely Dan rarely hit the road? Not anymore. After performing strictly as a studio band from 1975 through their initial breakup in 1980, the group led by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker is now set for its sixth tour since 2006.
Steven Tyler Says Mick Jagger Comparisons Hurt
After 40 years with Aerosmith, Steven Tyler takes the long view on the group's well-documented ups and downs. He's comfortable with what the band have achieved in their career together. But that doesn't mean the unfavorable comparisons to Mick Jagger from early in his career don't still sting.
Christine McVie Says She Might ‘Pop Back on Stage’ With Fleetwood Mac In London
Fleetwood Mac fans: Don't stop...thinking about Christine McVie's return. The suddenly reclusive singer, after consistently rebuffing such suggestions before, is now hinting that she might join her old group during its three-night stand at London's 02 Arena this September, which would be her first such appearance since retiring from music in 1998.
Early Bids for Signed Copy of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Album Shoot Past $110,000
Money, as the Beatles famously opined, can't buy you love. What it can get you, however, is a signed edition of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' -- though, alas, the price is skyrocketing.
Marshall Tucker Band to Kick Off NASCAR Race Before Las Vegas Show
The Marshall Tucker Band, whose 'Can't You See' was named UltimateClassicRock.com's greatest Southern rock song ever, will serve as grand marshals for this weekend's NASCAR racing event at the Las Vagas Motor Speedway.
Elton John Makes Spectacle of Himself with Outlandish Concert Rider Request
Sure, Van Halen's legendary concert riders used to demand that all of the brown M&Ms be removed. But it's not like they ever requested that the tasty sweets be given their own adjacent temperature-controlled hotel room. To get to that level of kooky eccentricity, you'll need to read Elton John's tour demands.