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
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Bassist briefly called up his ex-bandmate but also wanted to respect his privacy.
Bret Michaels Warns Against ‘Scumbags’ Scamming Fans
Poison singer lashes out against people using his name to take money from fans.
Whitesnake Announce ‘The Blues Album’ Compilation
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Hear Guns N’ Roses’ First Performance of ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’
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Jimmy Page Year-by-Year Photos 1963-2020
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November 2020 Recap: Wolfgang Debuts and Rock Hall Copes With COVID
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In Memoriam: 2020 Deaths
A look at the music, movies and cultural figures who've died.
Alto Reed, Longtime Bob Seger Saxophonist, Dies at 72
Their musical association pre-dated the Silver Bullet Band.
The 20 Most Uplifting Rock ‘n’ Roll Stories of 2020
Tales of how musicians persevered, and helped us persevere, dominate our list.
September 2020: AC/DC Make Awesome Return and Fleetwood Mac Go Viral
In the midst of a pandemic, 'Power Up' was the best news we could possibly get.
Kiss Detail Safety Measures En Route to New Year’s Eve PPV Show
Kiss used to wear masks through airports to keep their identities secret. Now it's a precaution.