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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Seger and the Silver Bullet Band will turn the page one last time with a tour that kicks off in the fall.
Compare New John Lennon ‘Imagine’ Ultimate Mixes to Original LP
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Motley Crue Confirm Four New Songs for ‘The Dirt’ Soundtrack
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Marilyn Manson Year by Year: 1994-2020 Photographs
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Win a Trip to See Lynyrd Skynyrd on the 2019 Southern Rock Cruise
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Paul McCartney Called Quincy Jones a ‘Crazy Motherf—er’ for Insulting the Beatles
Details revealed of phone call after legendary producer put down the group in famous interview.
Slash Admits Guns N’ Roses’ Songs Are ‘Sort of Sexist’
The guitarist defended charges of sexism against the band's early songs, saying they weren't "malicious."
‘RIP UFO': Pete Way and Michael Schenker Distance Themselves From 50th Anniversary Tour
Two members of UFO's classic lineup said they will not take part in band's upcoming tour.
Metallica Begin 2018 ‘WorldWired’ North American Tour: Set List + Videos
We've got the set list and video from the opening night of the second North American leg of Metallica's WorldWired tour.