Dave Lifton

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.

When Eddie Murphy Got Into James Brown’s Hot Tub

What happens when one of the funniest men in the world became the Hardest Working Man in Show Business?

Marion Ramsey, ‘Police Academy”s Officer Hooks, Dies at 73

Musical theater actress reached greater fame as Officer Laverne Hooks.

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.

Why Tom Petty Let Don Henley Record ‘The Boys of Summer’

Mike Campbell reveals why his late bandmate rejected the demo, which led to the ex-Eagle's solo classic.

Sammy Hagar Reveals More Details of Eddie Van Halen Reunion Call

Singer said his ex-bandmate had practically been waiting for him to call in the last few months of the guitarist's life.

David Crosby Admits His Eddie Van Halen Tweet Was ‘Not Cool’

Rock legend says he forgot the guitarist died earlier in the week.

Jon Bon Jovi Slams Kardashians and Reality TV

Frontman had some harsh words for 'Real Housewives' and Kardashians shows.

High on Fire Cancel Tour Due to Matt Pike Medical Emergency

Frontman needs to have part of one of his toes amputated.

Joey Kramer Is Selling His Award-Winning Estate for $4 Million

Home outside San Antonio won the Best in Indoor Living Award by the American Institute of Building Design.

Gibson Set to Emerge From Bankruptcy

Nearly six months after filing for bankruptcy, Gibson Brands Inc. has a new majority ownership and leadership team that will officially take over on Nov. 1.