Nick DeRiso is associate editor of Ultimate Classic Rock. Named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, he previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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Led Zeppelin Copyright Case Draws Support From 123 Other Acts
They said each could "undoubtedly be affected by the outcome of this critically important case."
40 Years Ago: Nick Nolte Makes Sure ‘North Dallas Forty’ Breaks Every Rule
A football film directed by someone with little knowledge of the sport, it actually featured almost no football.
40 Years Ago: ‘The Concorde: Airport ’79’ Ends Series on Unintentionally Hilarious Note
The final and most ludicrous entry in this disaster-movie series might just be the most compulsively watchable.
Foreigner Set for 10-Show Las Vegas Residency in 2020
Now, all they have to do is figure out how to fit in all of the band's most familiar songs.
Metallica’s Commemorative ‘S&M2′ Concert to Screen in Theaters
The first show celebrating 1999's symphonic live album sold out so quickly that some fans suspected online bots were involved.
When Prince Basically Made the Time’s Debut Album By Himself
He produced, arranged, recorded, largely wrote and almost completely played their self-titled 1981 release.
How Prince Challenged Expectations at the Celebrity-Filled ‘Purple Rain’ Release Party
He finally took the stage at 12:20AM, beginning with two decidedly offbeat songs.
30 Years Ago: Ringo Starr Emerges From Troubled Era With First All-Starr Band
The former Beatles drummer has since led more than dozen guest-packed tours, with a revolving group of collaborators.
Art Neville, Early Funk Pioneer, Dies at 81
Co-founder of the Meters and then the Neville Brothers had several notable rock connections.
July 2019 New Music Releases
A trio of classic rock legends delve into their impressive back catalog of live recordings.