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
60 Years Ago: Beatles Conquer the U.S. Without Playing a Single Note
An estimated crowd of three to five thousand greeted Pan Am Flight 101 at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City.
Ozzy Osbourne Year by Year Photos: 1969-2023
Revisit his incredible career with more than 60 shots.
The History of the James Bond Theme
One of the most famous pieces of music in movie history started out as a song from a shelved musical.
2021 Super Bowl Classic Rock Commercials
Songs by the Beatles, Bill Withers and Lou Reed will be heard during the big game.
Wolfgang Van Halen Reveals Track Listing for Mammoth WVH Debut
Album will contain 14 songs, including the single "Distance" and another called "Mammoth."
Queen Discover Tape of One of Their First Concerts
Brian May has discovered a cassette of an early gig from London's Imperial College.
Hear Stephen Pearcy of Ratt Cover Duran Duran’s ‘Girls on Film’
Metal singer once recalled an awkward encounter with his English counterpart.
Hollies’ ‘Long Cool Woman’ Stars in Jimmy John’s Super Bowl Ad
Rockabilly-infused single helps bring down the "King of Cold Cuts" in commercial for the big game.
Watch the New ‘Wayne’s World’ Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey reprise their 'Saturday Night Live' characters — with a little help from rapper Cardi B.
Queen Helps Matthew McConaughey Break Free in New Super Bowl Ad
Doritos uses "I Want to Break Free" in a commercial where the actor has become two-dimensional.
Peter Frampton Covers George Harrison, David Bowie on New Album
'Frampton Forgets the Words' contains instrumental versions of 10 of the guitarist's favorite songs.
Phil Collins Sells ‘Stunning’ $40 Million Miami Beach Estate
House made headlines last October when singer's ex-wife and her new husband refused to leave.