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
Lindsey Buckingham Leaves Fleetwood Mac, Mike Campbell Joins the Group
Lindsey Buckingham's second tenure with Fleetwood Mac has apparently come to end. He'll be replaced on an upcoming tour by Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers and Neil Finn of Crowded House.
Here’s Why You Should Always Go to the Show
Don't wait until your favorite artist announces a retirement tour.
AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd and More Releasing Albums for Record Store Day
Legacy Recordings, the catalog arm of Sony Music, has announced the titles its releasing for this year's Record Store Day.
Moby’s Los Angeles Mansion Is on the Market for $4.5 Million
A 92-year-old mansion owned by Moby has just hit the market.
Mark E. Smith’s Cause of Death Revealed
The sisters of the Fall leader Mark E. Smith revealed the cause of his death in a statement.
2018 Summer Tour Guide
The summer of 2018 is shaping up to be a banner season to see rockers on tour.
Some Critics Hated ‘Van Halen’ at First – Here’s Proof
These days, 'Van Halen' is celebrated as one of the greatest debut albums in history. That wasn't always the case.
Paul Stanley Says Kiss Could Go on Without Him
As a handful of classic rockers are about to start their final tours, it's perfectly normal that others are thinking about calling time on their careers.
Prince Re-Records His Past for ‘Purple Medley': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince gave his back catalog the Stars on 45 treatment, delivering new versions of classics for the "Purple Medley."
Sammy Hagar Announces Info for Third Season of ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’
Roger Daltrey, Rob Halford and Dave Grohl are among the guests who will converse and jam with Sammy Hagar on the third season of his television show.