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.
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Hear Eagles’ New Live Version of ‘Take It Easy’
Third preview track from 'Live From the Forum' features lead vocals by Deacon Frey.
Hear Elton John’s New Song With Gorillaz, ‘The Pink Phantom’
Rocket Man lent vocals to new track from virtual band's upcoming 'Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez.'
Bill Murray’s Lawyer Responds to the Doobie Brothers
Lawyer for the actor's golf clothing company continued the light-hearted tone found in the band's cease-and-desist letter.
Queen’s Brian May Describes ‘Long Climb Back’ From Heart Attack
Guitarist's recovery has had setbacks due to side effects from his medications.
Hear Bruce Springsteen’s New Single, ‘Ghosts’
Second single from 'Letter to You' was inspired by deaths of E Street Band members Clarence Clemons and Danny Federici.
Freddie Mercury and David Bowie Inspire ‘British Bake Off’ Cakes
Season premiere of popular cooking show asked contestants to replicate their heroes in edible form.
Bruce Springsteen Is Planning a Second ‘Tracks’ Box Set
Work on archival project led him to re-record three old songs for upcoming 'Letter to You' LP.
Elton John’s New ‘Jewel Box’ Unearths 60 Unreleased Tracks
Eight-CD set spotlights deep cuts, demos, B-sides and other rarities.
Beatles Announce Full Details About New ‘Get Back’ Book
Companion piece to documentary features hundreds of photos and text transcribed from 'Let It Be' sessions.
Listen to Timothy B. Schmit’s New Single, ‘Cross That Line’
New track by Eagles bassist comes from his first album since 2016.
Grateful Dead Announce ‘American Beauty’ 50th-Anniversary Reissue
Deluxe Edition adds a previously unreleased concert from 1971.
Hear Todd Rundgren’s ‘Espionage’ From New ‘Space Force’ Album
Lead single from upcoming LP is a collaboration with Muslim hip-hop artist Narcy.
Hear the Rolling Stones’ Newly Unearthed ‘All the Rage’
'Goats Head Soup' outtake has been called "You Should Have Seen Her Ass" on bootlegs.
Watch Queen and Adam Lambert Perform ‘The Show Must Go On’
'Live Around the World' track comes from 2018 show in London.
Ron Wood Documentary to Get ‘Virtual Cinema’ Release
'Somebody Up There Likes Me' will be streamed in the U.S. and Canada beginning next month.
Graphic Novel Based on Dio’s ‘Holy Diver’ Cover Announced
Comic tells story of what happened before the priest got thrown into the ocean.