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
35 Years Ago: ‘Fletch’ Overcomes Decade of Delays
The novel's film rights were purchased in the mid-'70s, but the author didn't like the producer's choice of star until Chevy Chase came along.
How ‘Stevie Nicks’ Fajita Roundup’ Became an ‘SNL’ Cult Favorite
A 1998 sketch featured Lucy Lawless as the Fleetwood Mac singer owning a Tex-Mex restaurant in Arizona.
Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ Began With Random Noises
A bit of goofing around in the studio between Joe Elliott and Mutt Lange led to the T. Rex-influenced smash hit.
Dee Snider Covers AC/DC on New Live Album and Home Video
Concert recording features "Highway to Hell" and new studio song, "Prove Me Wrong."
Metallica Announce Limited-Edition Batch 100 Blackened Whiskey
Barrels were aged in a room while a playlist created by master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich played.
Melissa Etheridge Reveals Son Died After Battle With Opioids
Singer-songwriter issues statement about death of 21-year-old Beckett Cypher.
Watch Jerry Stiller in Rush’s Tour Videos
The late comic actor appeared in clips used during the 'R30' and 'Snakes & Arrows' shows.
Little Richard Dies: Rockers React
Read what stars, including Jimmy Page and Brian Wilson, had to say about the death of the rock legend.
Rolling Stones’ Postponed Opening Night: What Could We Have Seen?
The North American leg of the No Filter tour was supposed to launch tonight, before COVID-19 sidelined it.
Stevie Nicks Is Planning a Big Project Based on ‘Rhiannon’
Singer hopes to use self-quarantine period to work on something about the Welsh witch that inspired her Fleetwood Mac hit.
Elton John, U2 and Joan Jett Headline All-Star T. Rex Tribute LP
'AngelHeaded Hipster' features a wide variety of artists covering Marc Bolan's catalog.
Did the CIA Really Write One of Scorpions’ Most Famous Songs?
New podcast questions if "Wind of Change" was a planted piece of Cold War propaganda.