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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Rutles, Monty Python Songwriter Neil Innes Dies at 75
Absurdist songwriter worked with the Beatles on 'Magical Mystery Tour' movie and later parodied them with Eric Idle.
Kiss Confirm David Lee Roth as Opener for ‘End of the Road’ Tour
Van Halen singer will play at both legs on farewell tour.
How Eddie Murphy Became the Fifth Beatle
Clarence Walker claimed the Fab Four were once a quintet, until they fired him and stole his songs.
ZZ Top Documentary to Get Home Video Release
'That Little Ol’ Band From Texas' DVD contains 35 minutes of bonus performance footage.
David Bowie-Themed ‘Speed of Life’ Movie Trailer Released
Film shows the effect the legend's death had on a fictional young couple.
Many Stolen Randy Rhoads Items Recovered
Photos and fan gifts were discovered in a North Hollywood, Calif., dumpster.
Guns N’ Roses’ First 2020 Concert Set for Super Bowl Week
They'll play in Miami as part of the Super Bowl Music Fest.
Doobie Brothers Add Dates to 2020 Tour
Reunion with Michael McDonald will include 23 more shows than previously revealed.
Check Out U2’s New Song, ‘Ahimsa’
Track about non-violence was written with A.R. Rahman prior to band's first-ever India concert.
The Who Release New Song, ‘I Don’t Wanna Get Wise’
Band also revealed details on four bonus tracks from their upcoming album.
Listen to Ozzy Osbourne’s New Song With Slash, ‘Straight to Hell’
Track is second preview from upcoming album 'Ordinary Man.'
2019 Classic Rock Documentaries: The Year in Review
In addition to the rock-themed movies that flooded box offices, many nonfiction films about musicians were released.