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
The Night Guns N’ Roses’ Classic Lineup Played Their First Show
They debuted at West Hollywood's Troubadour, though what led to this historic moment is in dispute.
Motley Crue and Def Leppard Postpone 2020 Summer ‘Stadium Tour’
Reunited band's first tour in five years will be rescheduled.
Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ Began With Random Noises
A bit of goofing around in the studio between Joe Elliott and Mutt Lange led to the T. Rex-influenced smash hit.
Bob Dylan Year by Year: Photos 1961-2019
Six decades' worth of pictures of the rock legend, including many with his famous friends.
Dee Snider Covers AC/DC on New Live Album and Home Video
Concert recording features "Highway to Hell" and new studio song, "Prove Me Wrong."
Sammy Hagar Says Concerts Can’t Wait for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Singer has had discussions about how to proceed with shows once the number of cases goes down.
Bruce Springsteen to Join Dropkick Murphys for Empty Fenway Show
The Boss will remotely sit in as punk band plays to no fans in Boston ballpark.
Metallica Announce Limited-Edition Batch 100 Blackened Whiskey
Barrels were aged in a room while a playlist created by master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich played.
Ian Anderson Clarifies ‘My Days Are Numbered’ Comment
Jethro Tull frontman said he was referring to his time as a singer when disclosing his illness.
Melissa Etheridge Reveals Son Died After Battle With Opioids
Singer-songwriter issues statement about death of 21-year-old Beckett Cypher.
Little Richard Dies: Rockers React
Read what stars, including Jimmy Page and Brian Wilson, had to say about the death of the rock legend.
New Concert Suggests How Post-COVID-19 Seating Charts Might Work
A theater in Arkansas is establishing "fan pods" for an upcoming show by Travis McCready of country-rock group Bishop Gunn.
Listen to Deep Purple’s New ‘Man Alive’ Single
Second preview track from 'Whoosh!' arrives even as the album is delayed until August.
Watch Sammy Hagar Cover AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’
The latest Lockdown Session with the Circle is a rendition of the 'Let There Be Rock' classic.
Did the CIA Really Write One of Scorpions’ Most Famous Songs?
New podcast questions if "Wind of Change" was a planted piece of Cold War propaganda.
Elton John Postpones All 2020 North American Tour Dates
COVID-19 sidelines remainder of continent's Farewell Yellow Brick Road dates for this year.