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.
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Sublime to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Record Store Day EP Reissue, Craft Beer
Sublime have a lot in the works for 2017, including an EP reissue for Record Store Day, a craft beer and two films.
Chris Shiflett Offers Update on New Foo Fighters Record
The Foo Fighters' guitarist isn't sure when they will record their next album.
Listen to Dave Grohl’s First-Ever Song, ‘Gods Look Down’
A 1990 recording Dave Grohl made of a song from his days in Scream has made its way online.
Billy Corgan Defends Donald Trump, Attacks Media
Billy Corgan took CNN and the media to task for their reporting of a leaked dossier that purported to detail information that Russia has on Donald Trump.
Billy Corgan Says ‘Things Look Good’ for a Reunion of the Smashing Pumpkins’ Original Lineup
Billy Corgan admitted that the original lineup of Smashing Pumpkins are discussing getting back together.
Eddie Vedder Will Perform at President Obama’s Farewell Address
Eddie Vedder will perform with the Chicago Children's Choir when President Obama delivers his farewell address.
’Singles’ Soundtrack Featuring Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Paul Westerberg to Get 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Reissue
The soundtrack to Cameron Crowe's 1992 movie is being reissued with an extra disc of demos and other songs.
Watch Video From Live’s Surprise New Year’s Eve 2016 Reunion Concert
Ed Kowalczyk performed with Live for the first time since 2009 on New Year's Eve.
Pearl Jam’s Original Drummer, Dave Krusen, Weighs In on Hall of Fame Controversy
Krusen, who played on 'Ten,' spoke about the Hall of Fame's decision to only include two of the five drummers the band has had.
Watch the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ First TV Appearance on Alan Thicke’s ‘Thicke of the Night’
The late Alan Thicke gave the then-unknown Red Hot Chili Peppers their first nationally televised performance.
Live Reunites Original Lineup, Will Tour and Release New Music in 2017
Ed Kowalczyk's return to Live was made official, with news of a world tour and new music to come in 2017.
One Year Later: Scott Weiland Remembered by Stone Temple Pilots
The surviving members of Stone Temple Pilots wrote a message to their former lead singer on the first anniversary of his death.