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
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Perform ‘Bark at the Moon’ During the Solar Eclipse
The Moonstock Festival closed out with Ozzy Osbourne beginning a set at the moment yesterday's eclipse took place.
60 Years Ago: Beatles Conquer the U.S. Without Playing a Single Note
An estimated crowd of three to five thousand greeted Pan Am Flight 101 at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City.
How Bob Dylan Came Into His Own on ‘The Times They Are A-Changin”
If his second album hadn’t done enough to earn the tag of the voice of his generation, the follow-up solidified it.
60 Years Ago: Beatles Introduced With Semi-Illegal First U.S. LP
Vee-Jay Records release arrived 10 days before Capitol's 'Meet the Beatles!'
40 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Robert Plant in Rare Early Reunion
It was just the second time they performed together after Led Zeppelin's split.
50 Years Ago: Paul McCartney’s ‘Band on the Run’ Becomes Mishap-Laden Apex
It's almost universally acknowledged as the best of his post-Beatles career.
Ozzy Osbourne Year by Year Photos: 1969-2023
Revisit his incredible career with more than 60 shots.
How Eagles Fought Off Punk, Disco and Fatigue on ‘The Long Run’
At the time, the band were the last people to question if others had longevity in them.
55 Years Ago: A Self-Titled LP Signals Beginning of Beatles’ End
That name may have signified a unified front, but the songs told a different story.
Why Metallica Struggled to Move on With Jason Newsted
With their career at a crucial stage, the band wasn't able to wait very long before replacing original bassist Cliff Burton.
55 Years Ago: John Lennon Becomes the Latest to Quit the Beatles
All four members left the band at some point in the last 18 months of their existence.
60 Years Ago: The Beatles Complete Their Second Album
They overdubbed a tambourine, but nobody knows who actually played the part.