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
Joe Perry Says Aerosmith Are Planning a 50th Anniversary Tour
Aerosmith's touring schedule is light for the rest of 2018, but guitarist Joe Perry said it's all part of a plan to come back strong next year, when they mark their 50th anniversary.
The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ Film to Return to Theaters
A restored version of the Beatles' 1968 animated film will be screened in theaters this summer.
Rod Stewart Has Finished a New Album Called ‘Blood Red Roses’
Rod Stewart's follow-up to 2015's 'Another Country' will be called 'Blood Red Roses,' as he revealed in an interview.
Ann Wilson to Release Covers Album, ‘Songs for the Living, Vol. 1′
Ann Wilson of Heart is planning to release a solo album this summer.
Win Tickets to See Journey and Def Leppard in Concert
Ultimate Classic Rock has teamed up with Live Nation to give out two tickets to this year's huge Journey/Def Leppard co-headlining tour.
Win a Trip to See Foreigner in the ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes
Ultimate Classic Rock will send one lucky couple to a San Diego concert featuring Foreigner, Whitesnake and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening.
Styx Set To Launch ‘The Mission,’ First New Studio Album in 14 Years
Styx's 'The Mission' is a concept album set in 2033 involving the first manned mission to Mars.
How a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy Grail
Experimental piece from early 1967 can be thought of as a precursor to the White Album's "Revolution 9."
55 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Hold a Bed-In for Peace
Most newlyweds like to spend their first few days as a couple in some exotic locale. These guys were different.
Why Thin Lizzy Began Their Career With the Classic ‘Whiskey in the Jar’
Thin Lizzy's 1972 recording of the traditional Irish folk song has become a staple of St. Patrick's Day playlists.
When Joe Jackson Got Jazzy on ‘Body and Soul’
Few artists to come out of the New Wave movement switched as seamlessly between genres.
When the Beatles Began Filming ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
They'd barely any time to reflect on their history-making first journey to America before moving on to the next project.