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
Zombies Artist Terry Quirk Dies at 79
Longtime friend of the band created cover art for 1968's 'Odessey and Oracle.'
Motley Crue and Def Leppard Postpone 2020 Summer ‘Stadium Tour’
Reunited band's first tour in five years will be rescheduled.
Axl Rose Slams ‘Bad, Repulsive’ President Trump
Guns N' Roses frontman accuses president of inciting "hatred n' anarchy" after the weekend's violence.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Play Empty Fenway With Dropkick Murphys
The singer appeared on the centerfield scoreboard and performed two songs with Irish folk-punk band.
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.
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.
Watch Jerry Stiller in Rush’s Tour Videos
The late comic actor appeared in clips used during the 'R30' and 'Snakes & Arrows' shows.
Little Richard Dies: Rockers React
Read what stars, including Jimmy Page and Brian Wilson, had to say about the death of the rock legend.
How Phil Spector Turned the Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Into ‘Let It Be’
Producer spent a week and a half working on stalled project to create the last Fab Four album.
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.