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
What Happened When Eddie Van Halen and Brian May Traded Guitars
The duo swapped instruments during the making of May's 'Star Fleet Project.'
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover the Velvet Underground
The duo closed out the Hanukkah Sessions with their interpretation of Lou Reed's "Rock and Roll."
Hear Foo Fighters’ Cover of Chuck Berry’s ‘Run Rudolph Run’
Version of 1958 holiday classic was recorded for a Prime Video concert.
Watch AC/DC’s New ‘Demon Fire’ Video
Parts of the clip surfaced in a teaser the day before Halloween.
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.
Steel Panther Mourn Eddie Van Halen on the NSFW ‘F— 2020′
Band summed up the year as only they could.
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.
Hear Wolfgang Van Halen’s Debut Mammoth WVH Single, ‘Distance’
First song from long-awaited album pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen.
Hear AC/DC’s New Single, ‘Realize’
Second single from 'Power Up' comes a couple days before the album's release.
Are the Foo Fighters Teasing the Release of a New Album?
Hints in Southern California and Spotify suggest Dave Grohl is up to something.
Metallica and Mariah Carey Get Mashed Up for Christmas Season
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You" - together at last!