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
Hear Wolfgang Van Halen’s Debut Mammoth WVH Single, ‘Distance’
First song from long-awaited album pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen.
Sons of Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and STP Members Form Band
Check out "Long Awaited," the new song from Suspect208.
Van Halen Album History: The Stories Behind All 12 Records
A handy guide to the dozen LPs released by the hard-rock heroes.
The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts Year-by-Year Photos 1963-2020
A pictorial look at the late drummer through the decades.
The Stories Behind All Seven of Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies
Actor defined the role of secret agent 007 in the '60s.
Why Tom Petty Let Don Henley Record ‘The Boys of Summer’
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Metallica and Mariah Carey Get Mashed Up for Christmas Season
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You" - together at last!
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."
Tommy Lee: ‘Sheer F—ing Stupidity’ Helped Motley Crue Succeed
Motley Crue drummer discusses his decadent past.
Paul McCartney Announces ‘McCartney III’ Album
The former Beatle played all the instruments on upcoming record.
The Stories Behind All 85 Posthumous Jimi Hendrix Albums
All the official collections of studio outtakes, live records and compilations since the guitar legend's 1970 death.