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
How Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Album Art Foreshadowed the Band’s Split
Composite shot was designed to reflect "the duality of the human psyche."
Watch Dramatic New ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Trailer
Fourth installment of the MonsterVerse features two giant legends.
15 Movies That Could Have Starred John Belushi
Star made seven films in his life, but there could have been a lot more.
Hear Metallica Mashed Up With Huey Lewis and the News
"Hip to Be the Sandman" combines hits by the disparate Bay Area acts.
Pearl Jam Send ‘Threatening Legal Letters’ to Tribute Band
Similarly named London-based Pearl Jamm have been around since 2016.
Bruce Kulick Has Worked ‘Extensively’ on New Music With MOBB Band
Former Kiss guitarist has been writing with bandmates over FaceTime.
Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls Guitarist, Dies at 69
Influential proto-punk musician died of cancer, with which he was diagnosed in 2019.
Robbie Robertson Lists ‘Sleek and Chic’ House for $4.2 Million
Price for mid-century Beverly Hills home has dropped $700,000 since July.
Watch the New Video for AC/DC’s ‘Realize’
New clip is for one of our favorite rock songs of 2020.
Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen Spoke After Eddie’s Death
Bassist briefly called up his ex-bandmate but also wanted to respect his privacy.