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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Toto Sets 2025 Tour With Men at Work and Christopher Cross
Dates scheduled in July and August after string of European shows.
Rick Wakeman Extends U.S. Farewell Tour Dates Into 2025
These spring shows include a special appearance on Cruise to the Edge.
James Taylor Returns to the Road for Summer 2025 Dates
General ticket sales begin this week.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to Tour as SatchVai Band
They're coming off separate treks that paid tribute to Van Halen and King Crimson.
60 Years Ago: ‘Beatles for Sale’ Highlights Rootsy Influences
Their fourth album finally unlocked an often-overlooked core influence: country music.
Glenn Frey and Don Henley Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
They helped complete six Eagles LPs over just eight years in the '70s. But only 10 solo releases followed.
Iron Maiden’s Paul Di’Anno Is Laid to Rest in London
Family-approved image shows his cross-laden casket.
Steve Perry’s New Song Is a Duet With His Late Father
Watch former Journey frontman's inventive video for 'Call Me Irresponsible.'
Brian Wilson Songwriter and Producer Andy Paley Dies
He estimated that he'd composed 100 songs in a "creative explosion" with the Beach Boys legend.
Two Key Bee Gees Members Die Within Days of Each Other
One was there at the beginning, the other as they rose to disco-dancing fame.
Ringo Starr Joined by Alison Krauss on New Single ‘Thankful’
She's had multi-Grammy crossover success with Robert Plant.
Christopher Cross Financed His Breakthrough Selling Weed
He was also on an acid trip while completing one of his best-known songs.