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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Sammy Hagar Puts ‘Crafted’ House on Sale for $3.9 Million
The Red Rocker's ongoing quest to offload his Lake Arrowhead, Calif., home continues with a new drop in price.
Wolfgang Van Halen Says COVID-19 Threw ‘A Wrench’ Into Album Plan
Bassist says inability to tour behind solo debut is holding up its release.
Nine Rock Stars Who Died and Were Brought Back to Life
Many a rocker has lived a lifestyle that has left him or her perilously close to death, but only a handful have died and lived to tell the tale.
Rolling Stones to Screen ‘Havana Moon’ at Drive-Ins
Band's historic concert in Cuba will be shown at drive-ins across North America.
Blue Oyster Cult Announce New ‘The Symbol Remains’ Studio Album
New record will be their first studio effort since 2001's 'Curse of the Hidden Mirror.'
Lemmy Biopic Is in the Works
Movie will be made by the same creative team behind a 2010 documentary about the late Motorhead frontman.
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.
Ry Cooder Buys ‘Breath-Taking’ Home for $2.5 Million
Guitarist's new house was built in 1927 by Wallace Neff, who helped popularize the California style of architecture.
How Rush’s Geddy Lee Learned to Re-Love ‘Jacob’s Ladder’
Singer explained how they "lost interest" in the 'Permanent Waves' cut but still brought it back for the R40 tour.
Hear Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp Cover John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’
Guitarist and actor have been working together a few years and chose song because of its timeliness.
How Cheap Trick’s ‘I Want You to Want Me’ Almost Didn’t Get a Second Chance
Robin Zander said song's response from audiences had been tepid before breakthrough Tokyo concert.