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
Hall and Oates Announce Tour With Squeeze
Trek with KT Tunstall will hit 32 cities in North America this summer.
Neil Peart Memorial in His Hometown Has Family Support
A petition has been started to honor the Rush drummer in the hometown park mentioned on 'Caress of Steel.'
Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’ Turns 45: A Track-by-Track Guide
The stories behind every song on Dylan's famous 1975 breakup album.
Doobie Brothers, NIN, T-Rex and Depeche Mode Inducted Into Rock Hall
Class of 2020 includes acts who made their fame in the '70s, '80s and '90s.
Grand Funk Railroad Announces 2020 U.S. Tour
Their "Some Kind of Wonderful" trek will take place over 40 dates this year.
Foreigner Announce ‘Juke Box Heroes’ Tour With Kansas and Europe
Bands will play outdoor venues across North America this summer.
Elton John Plays Piano, Sings on Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Ordinary Man’
Drummer Chad Smith spoke about the Rocket Man's involvement in the sessions for new LP's title track.
The Case for All 16 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Candidates
All the nominees are deserving, but they can't all get in this year.
Allman Brothers Band Alumni to Reunite for Concert
Former members of the band's final lineup will play Madison Square Garden.
Meat Loaf Calls Greta Thunberg ‘Brainwashed’
'Time' may have named her as its Person of the Year for 2019, but the singer isn't impressed with the teenaged climate change activist.
New Beatles Book Suggests ‘Get Back’ Movie Is on the Way
Companion piece to Peter Jackson's upcoming film will be released in the fall.
How David Lee Roth’s Old Phone Number Almost Ended a Marriage
The singer's reputation as a ladies' man came close to ending a marriage, although he had nothing to do with it.