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
Ron Wood Year by Year: 1967-2023 Photos
A look at the life of the Rolling Stones guitarist.
Mick Jagger Year by Year: Photos 1962-2023
More than six decades of photos of the Rolling Stones singer, including many with his famous bandmates and friends.
When the Rolling Stones’ ‘Star Star’ Was Banned by the BBC
Title was changed at the behest of Atlantic Records chief Ahmet Ertegun.
When the Beatles Wrote a Song for the Rolling Stones
They put a tougher R&B beat behind the song and Brian Jones contributed its distinctive slide guitar.
25 Years Ago: Aerosmith Finally Scores Their First No. 1 Single
The irony is, they didn't write the song.
55 Years Ago: Ringo Starr Briefly Quits the Beatles
First signs they were coming apart happened during sessions for the White Album.
60 Years Ago: The Beatles Play Their Last Cavern Show
It was the 292nd time.
55 Years Ago: Crosby, Stills and Nash Sing Together for First Time
An informal jam at a party in July 1968 showed David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills that their voices blended perfectly together.
Meet the Man With More Than 3,200 Copies of the Beatles’ White Album
An artist has been collecting copies of the 1968 record but prefers when they're not in mint condition.
45 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Battles Back Against the ‘Darkness’
'Born to Run' gave him the mainstream break he needed. The next album made him a star.
32 Times Rock Stars Threw Down on ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’
MTV's claymation show often featured rock stars literally beating the life out of each other.
60 Years Ago: The Beatles and James Bond Debut on the Same Day
"Love Me Do" and 'Dr. No' both arrived on Oct. 5, 1962.