Dave Lifton, who writes for both Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser, is a podcaster and author of several books. A native of New York, he now lives in Chicago, where he's usually staring out at Lake Michigan from his apartment or getting into arguments with Bears fans. Also, he likes Bruce Springsteen and pulled pork sandwiches.
Dave Lifton
How Sammy Hagar Regrouped Onstage After Eddie Van Halen’s Death
"We had work to do, and that was carry on the music."
Ted Nugent Rails Against Thanksgiving Gathering Restrictions
"There are dirty, rotten, soulless bastards in positions of power that are trying to tell us how we can celebrate Thanksgiving with our families."
Album John Lennon Signed for His Killer Is Up for Auction
The copy of 'Double Fantasy' the ex-Beatle signed hours before his murder is for sale.
Sons of Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and STP Members Form Band
Check out "Long Awaited," the new song from Suspect208.
21 Major Albums That Turn 40 This Month
The month was a microcosm for the state of rock.
AC/DC Praise Stevie Young for Maintaining Malcolm’s High Standard
Guitarist hailed for carrying on traditions set by his late uncle.
Van Halen Album History: The Stories Behind All 12 Records
A handy guide to the dozen LPs released by the hard-rock heroes.
Hear AC/DC’s New Single, ‘Realize’
Second single from 'Power Up' comes a couple days before the album's release.
35 Years Ago: The Worst Season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Begins
Lorne Michaels was brought back to restore the show to its former glory, but he still had a long way to go.
How Janis Joplin Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘The Waiting’
She provided a line for the chorus. Then came the hardest part.
The Stories Behind All Seven of Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies
Actor defined the role of secret agent 007 in the '60s.
Are the Foo Fighters Teasing the Release of a New Album?
Hints in Southern California and Spotify suggest Dave Grohl is up to something.