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
Freddie Mercury and David Bowie Inspire ‘British Bake Off’ Cakes
Season premiere of popular cooking show asked contestants to replicate their heroes in edible form.
Rob Halford Says Judas Priest ‘Deserve’ to Be in the Rock Hall
Frontman thinks his band and other metal acts should be enshrined in Cleveland.
Bruce Springsteen Is Planning a Second ‘Tracks’ Box Set
Work on archival project led him to re-record three old songs for upcoming 'Letter to You' LP.
Elton John’s New ‘Jewel Box’ Unearths 60 Unreleased Tracks
Eight-CD set spotlights deep cuts, demos, B-sides and other rarities.
How Hans Zimmer Covered Pink Floyd’s ‘Eclipse’ for ‘Dune’ Trailer
The film's score composer watched socially distanced recording sessions over FaceTime.
Beatles Announce Full Details About New ‘Get Back’ Book
Companion piece to documentary features hundreds of photos and text transcribed from 'Let It Be' sessions.
Trump Reportedly Calls ‘November Rain’ the ‘Greatest Music Video’
Former press secretary says the president made her watch the epic clip in the Oval Office.
Hear Fu Manchu Cover Rush’s ‘Working Man’
Song was recorded as tribute to Neil Peart, with proceeds going toward brain-tumor research.
Abandoned 007 Movies: 6 James Bond Films That Were Never Made
The 007 franchise is not only filled with hits and misses, but also never-weres.
Why Nobody’s Sure Which Day Pete Rose Broke Baseball’s Hit Record
Experts say the star broke Ty Cobb's mark a few days earlier.
Hear the Rolling Stones’ Newly Unearthed ‘All the Rage’
'Goats Head Soup' outtake has been called "You Should Have Seen Her Ass" on bootlegs.
How ‘Outlaw Man’ Helped Shape Eagles’ ‘Desperado’
Second single from concept record about the Old West came from outside band's camp.