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
Brian May Says He’s ‘Grateful to Be Alive’ After Health Scares
Queen guitarist says stomach hemorrhage was more dangerous than the heart attack.
Keith Richards Says BLM Protests Are ‘About Bloody Time’
Rolling Stones guitarist says African American musicians were "the reason I'm here."
Josh Homme Lists ‘Explosive’ Hollywood Home for $4.75 Million
Queens of the Stone Age frontman purchased the home eight years ago.
17 Untrue Rock Urban Legends, Myths and Curses
Is Elvis Presley alive? Did Paul McCartney die in a car crash? A look at how these tales and others became so infamous.
Tommy Lee: ‘Sheer F—ing Stupidity’ Helped Motley Crue Succeed
Motley Crue drummer discusses his decadent past.
Six Singers Who Could Have Fronted Van Halen
The list of those considered for the job at various times include Steve Perry, Sebastian Bach and even Ozzy Osbourne.
Why Gary Cherone Pushed Eddie Van Halen to Sing ‘How Many Say I’
Extreme singer loved the quality of the guitarist's voice on the demo.
Hear Nancy Wilson’s Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’
Heart guitarist chose song because she "wanted to make something uplifting and inspirational" in these troubled times.
Paul McCartney Announces ‘McCartney III’ Album
The former Beatle played all the instruments on upcoming record.
Hear Ann Wilson’s New Single, ‘The Revolution Starts Now’
Heart singer called Steve Earle's 2004 song a "powerful, uplifting anthem of unity."