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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40 Years Ago: Journey Begin Period of Dramatic Change With Transitional ‘Next’
Journey's shift toward a platinum-selling pop sensibility was already in motion when their third studio album arrived in February 1977
How Peter Gabriel’s First Self-Titled Album Marked the Belated Beginning of His Solo Career
The nervy, lean 'Peter Gabriel' couldn't have been a bolder step away from what came before.
Top 10 John Wetton Songs
Bass-playing vocalist's musical legacy extended far past his familiar work with Asia.
John Mellencamp Releases New Song, ‘Easy Target,’ Album With Carlene Carter Also Planned
John Mellencamp's "Easy Target" is reportedly a "reflection on the state of our country."
Elton John Is Reportedly Set to Perform at George Michael’s Funeral
Elton John could be in line to reprise “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” the song he and George Michael famously sang together in 1991 at Wembley Arena.
35 Years Ago: David Byrne’s Inventive ‘Catherine Wheel’ Precedes Talking Heads Reunion
As David Byrne worked on this collaboration with choreographer/dancer Twyla Tharp, the Talking Heads began to filter back onto his creative path.
When Paul McCartney Introduced Wings With ‘Wild Life’
They eventually sold millions and millions of records, but the band didn’t exactly start out on a roll.
35 Years Ago: The Cars Edge Toward Pop Stardom on ‘Shake It Up’
After 1980's more adventuresome 'Panorama' "only" went platinum, the Cars decided to have a little fun.
David Bowie Documentary Coming in 2017, ‘Life on Mars?’ Video Gets Update
"Life on Mars?" was one of four videos that found David Bowie collaborating with director Mick Rock.
How Talking Heads Reached a Crossroads With ‘True Stories’
A yawning chasm was beginning to open.