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
Woodstock 50 Has Been Canceled … Maybe
Official celebration for festival's golden anniversary reportedly scrapped after investors doubt it "can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock brand name."
Rock Star Whiskeys
Since the beginning of the craft whiskey boom of the early-to-mid '10s, a handful of rockers have partnered with distilleries to launch their own line of the spirit.
Meet the Cast of Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’
We take a look at the actors playing the major and supporting roles in Motley Crue's 'The Dirt' movie.
Watch Roger Taylor Sit In With Foo Fighters for ‘Under Pressure’ at Super Bowl Pre-Concert
Foo Fighters brought out Queen's drummer to play "Under Pressure" in Atlanta.
Metallica Lyrics Googled Shortly After Murder
Police say that, hours after killing his pregnant wife and two daughters, Chris Watts looked up the lyrics to Metallica's "Battery."
Aretha Franklin Dies: Rockers React
See how the music world mourned the death of the Queen of Soul.
Metallica Shut Out of 2018 Grammys
'Hardwired ... to Self-Destruct' earned Metallica their 22nd and 23rd Grammy nominations.
Malcolm Young’s Final Years
How the AC/DC family dealt with Malcolm Young's numerous health problems - and a series of other upheavals - in the last few years of his life.
Neil Young to Place His Entire Archives Online
The Neil Young Archives will include everything he has ever recorded -- released or unheard -- for streaming in his new high-resolution format.
Watch the Premiere of Foo Fighters’ New Song, ‘Lah Di Dah’
Foo Fighters kicked off their European tour in Iceland, where they unveiled another new song and gave live debuts to another two.
Listen to ‘Lights Out,’ the First Single From Royal Blood’s ‘How Did We Get So Dark?’
Royal Blood have given us more details about their next record, 'How Did We Get So Dark?,' and released the first single, "Lights Out."
Alec Baldwin Offers to Sing AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell’ at Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Famous Donald Trump critic Alec Baldwin is willing to perform at the inauguration, but on one condition...