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.
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40 Years Ago: Last Original Cast Members Leave ‘SNL’
Four Not Ready for Prime Time Players, plus Bill Murray and creator Lorne Michaels, split after show's fifth season.
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."
How Rush’s Geddy Lee Learned to Re-Love ‘Jacob’s Ladder’
Singer explained how they "lost interest" in the 'Permanent Waves' cut but still brought it back for the R40 tour.
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.
How the Beatles’ Abandoned ‘Get Back’ Album Art Found a New Home
Angus McBean re-shot his 'Please Please Me' cover photograph, but the Fab Four didn't immediately use it.
New Concert Suggests How Post-COVID-19 Seating Charts Might Work
A theater in Arkansas is establishing "fan pods" for an upcoming show by Travis McCready of country-rock group Bishop Gunn.
Unreleased Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Demo Going Up for Sale
"Angel in Disguise" was written for drummer's 1992 album, 'Time Takes Time.'
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.
Listen to Deep Purple’s New ‘Man Alive’ Single
Second preview track from 'Whoosh!' arrives even as the album is delayed until August.
Watch Sammy Hagar Cover AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’
The latest Lockdown Session with the Circle is a rendition of the 'Let There Be Rock' classic.
How Scorpions’ ‘Wind of Change’ Helped Define a Moment in History
Band's biggest hit was written after two trips to Russia as the Soviet Union was collapsing.
Zeppelin, Eagles, Stones and More Getting New SiriusXM Channels
Seven artist-specific channels devoted to classic rock will debut on May 1.