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
The Last Time John Lennon Saw His Beatles Bandmates
The Fab Four never reunited, but they'd rebuilt their friendships by the time of his death.
David Lee Roth Reveals Origins of Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song
Singer was inspired to write "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill" after walking past a bar.
Wolfgang Van Halen Criticizes ‘S—ty’ Sale of His Dad’s Guitars
Eddie Van Halen's son accused an auction house of profiting off his father's death.
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.
How Sammy Hagar Regrouped Onstage After Eddie Van Halen’s Death
"We had work to do, and that was carry on the music."
The Amazing Story Behind ‘Dazed and Confused”s Most Famous Line
Matthew McConaughey's classic line about high school girls was made under extraordinary circumstances for the actor.
Mick Mars Year-by-Year Photos 1982-2019
A pictorial look at the life of the Motley Crue guitarist.
Album John Lennon Signed for His Killer Is Up for Auction
The copy of 'Double Fantasy' the ex-Beatle signed hours before his murder is for sale.
Van Halen Album History: The Stories Behind All 12 Records
A handy guide to the dozen LPs released by the hard-rock heroes.
Hear AC/DC’s New Single, ‘Realize’
Second single from 'Power Up' comes a couple days before the album's release.